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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.35, 788.69 and 414.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.35, 788.69 and 414.71 is: 571.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.35 : 788.69 = 414.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.35/788.69 = 414.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.35x = 788.69 × 414.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.35x = 327,077.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,077.63/572.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.46

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