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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.32, 859.08 and 435.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.32, 859.08 and 435.95 is: 653.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.32 : 859.08 = 435.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.32/859.08 = 435.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.32x = 859.08 × 435.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.32x = 374,513.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,513.75/573.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.24

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