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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.19, 859.94 and 408.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.19, 859.94 and 408.87 is: 613.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.19 : 859.94 = 408.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.19/859.94 = 408.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.19x = 859.94 × 408.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.19x = 351,599.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,599.37/573.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.41

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