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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.83, 858.24 and 436.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.83, 858.24 and 436.56 is: 655.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.83 : 858.24 = 436.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.83/858.24 = 436.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.83x = 858.24 × 436.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.83x = 374,673.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,673.25/571.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.22

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