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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.88, 858.06 and 428.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.88, 858.06 and 428.16 is: 641.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.88 : 858.06 = 428.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.88/858.06 = 428.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.88x = 858.06 × 428.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.88x = 367,386.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,386.97/572.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641.30

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