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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.62, 860.84 and 429.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.62, 860.84 and 429.72 is: 644.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.62 : 860.84 = 429.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.62/860.84 = 429.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.62x = 860.84 × 429.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.62x = 369,920.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,920.16/573.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.89

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