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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.79, 859.91 and 444.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.79, 859.91 and 444.63 is: 667.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.79 : 859.91 = 444.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.79/859.91 = 444.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.79x = 859.91 × 444.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.79x = 382,339.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,339.56/572.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.50

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