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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.46, 860.39 and 417.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.46, 860.39 and 417.43 is: 626.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.46 : 860.39 = 417.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.46/860.39 = 417.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.46x = 860.39 × 417.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.46x = 359,152.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,152.60/573.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.29

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