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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.22, 857.64 and 435.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.22, 857.64 and 435.82 is: 652.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.22 : 857.64 = 435.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.22/857.64 = 435.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.22x = 857.64 × 435.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.22x = 373,776.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,776.66/573.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.06

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