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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.98, 788.25 and 414.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.98, 788.25 and 414.35 is: 571.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.98 : 788.25 = 414.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.98/788.25 = 414.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.98x = 788.25 × 414.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.98x = 326,607.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,607.45/571.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.01

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