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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.88, 788.37 and 406.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.88, 788.37 and 406.47 is: 560.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.88 : 788.37 = 406.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.88/788.37 = 406.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.88x = 788.37 × 406.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.88x = 320,448.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,448.75/571.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.35

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