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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.98, 857.68 and 485.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.98, 857.68 and 485.04 is: 727.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.98 : 857.68 = 485.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.98/857.68 = 485.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.98x = 857.68 × 485.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.98x = 416,009.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,009.11/571.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727.31

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