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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.68, 860.93 and 443.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.68, 860.93 and 443.98 is: 666.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.68 : 860.93 = 443.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.68/860.93 = 443.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.68x = 860.93 × 443.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.68x = 382,236.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,236.22/573.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.29

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