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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.98, 789.48 and 335.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.98, 789.48 and 335.96 is: 463.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.98 : 789.48 = 335.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.98/789.48 = 335.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.98x = 789.48 × 335.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.98x = 265,233.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,233.70/571.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.71

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