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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.84, 858.18 and 418.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.84, 858.18 and 418.21 is: 627.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.84 : 858.18 = 418.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.84/858.18 = 418.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.84x = 858.18 × 418.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.84x = 358,899.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,899.46/571.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.62

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