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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.96, 788.90 and 440.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.96, 788.90 and 440.76 is: 607.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.96 : 788.90 = 440.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.96/788.90 = 440.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.96x = 788.90 × 440.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.96x = 347,715.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,715.56/571.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.94

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