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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.80, 856.71 and 446.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.80, 856.71 and 446.97 is: 669.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.80 : 856.71 = 446.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.80/856.71 = 446.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.80x = 856.71 × 446.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.80x = 382,923.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,923.67/571.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669.68

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