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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.85, 856.88 and 417.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.85, 856.88 and 417.07 is: 624.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.85 : 856.88 = 417.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.85/856.88 = 417.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.85x = 856.88 × 417.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.85x = 357,374.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,374.71/571.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.94

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