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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.66, 861.50 and 427.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.66, 861.50 and 427.45 is: 641.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.66 : 861.50 = 427.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.66/861.50 = 427.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.66x = 861.50 × 427.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.66x = 368,248.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,248.18/573.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641.93

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