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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.40, 858.22 and 435.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.40, 858.22 and 435.70 is: 652.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.40 : 858.22 = 435.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.40/858.22 = 435.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.40x = 858.22 × 435.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.40x = 373,926.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,926.45/573.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.12

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