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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.10, 859.05 and 416.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.10, 859.05 and 416.55 is: 624.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.10 : 859.05 = 416.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.10/859.05 = 416.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.10x = 859.05 × 416.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.10x = 357,837.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,837.28/573.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.39

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