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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.85, 788 and 414.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.85, 788 and 414.21 is: 570.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.85 : 788 = 414.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.85/788 = 414.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.85x = 788 × 414.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.85x = 326,397.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,397.48/571.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.77

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