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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.18, 858.31 and 420

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.18, 858.31 and 420 is: 630.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.18 : 858.31 = 420 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.18/858.31 = 420/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.18x = 858.31 × 420
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.18x = 360,490.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,490.20/572.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630.03

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