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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.47, 860.64 and 419.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.47, 860.64 and 419.79 is: 630.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.47 : 860.64 = 419.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.47/860.64 = 419.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.47x = 860.64 × 419.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.47x = 361,292.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,292.08/573.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630.01

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