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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.73, 858.33 and 435.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.73, 858.33 and 435.36 is: 652.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.73 : 858.33 = 435.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.73/858.33 = 435.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.73x = 858.33 × 435.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.73x = 373,682.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,682.55/572.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.46

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