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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.25, 860.05 and 406.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.25, 860.05 and 406.80 is: 610.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.25 : 860.05 = 406.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.25/860.05 = 406.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.25x = 860.05 × 406.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.25x = 349,868.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,868.34/573.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.32

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