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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.52, 787.68 and 441.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.52, 787.68 and 441.30 is: 607.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.52 : 787.68 = 441.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.52/787.68 = 441.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.52x = 787.68 × 441.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.52x = 347,603.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,603.18/572.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.15

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