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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.20, 858.80 and 436.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.20, 858.80 and 436.93 is: 655.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.20 : 858.80 = 436.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.20/858.80 = 436.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.20x = 858.80 × 436.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.20x = 375,234.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,234.43/572.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.78

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