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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.81, 858.08 and 442.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.81, 858.08 and 442.35 is: 662.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.81 : 858.08 = 442.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.81/858.08 = 442.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.81x = 858.08 × 442.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.81x = 379,572.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,572.79/572.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662.66

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