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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.54, 861.03 and 445.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.54, 861.03 and 445.38 is: 668.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.54 : 861.03 = 445.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.54/861.03 = 445.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.54x = 861.03 × 445.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.54x = 383,485.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,485.54/573.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.63

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