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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.64, 859.66 and 445

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.64, 859.66 and 445 is: 666.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.64 : 859.66 = 445 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.64/859.66 = 445/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.64x = 859.66 × 445
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.64x = 382,548.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,548.70/573.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.88

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