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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.68, 858.54 and 434.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.68, 858.54 and 434.98 is: 652.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.68 : 858.54 = 434.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.68/858.54 = 434.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.68x = 858.54 × 434.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.68x = 373,447.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,447.73/572.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.11

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