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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.98, 855.54 and 491.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.98, 855.54 and 491.82 is: 735.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.98 : 855.54 = 491.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.98/855.54 = 491.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.98x = 855.54 × 491.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.98x = 420,771.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,771.68/571.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735.64

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