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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.96, 789.58 and 406.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.96, 789.58 and 406.52 is: 561.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.96 : 789.58 = 406.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.96/789.58 = 406.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.96x = 789.58 × 406.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.96x = 320,980.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,980.06/571.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.19

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