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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.88, 791.02 and 441.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.88, 791.02 and 441.66 is: 609.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.88 : 791.02 = 441.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.88/791.02 = 441.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.88x = 791.02 × 441.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.88x = 349,361.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,361.89/572.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.83

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