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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.91, 857.84 and 480.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.91, 857.84 and 480.43 is: 720.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.91 : 857.84 = 480.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.91/857.84 = 480.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.91x = 857.84 × 480.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.91x = 412,133.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,133.44/571.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 720.63

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