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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.75, 860.54 and 476.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.75, 860.54 and 476.87 is: 715.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.75 : 860.54 = 476.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.75/860.54 = 476.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.75x = 860.54 × 476.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.75x = 410,365.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,365.48/573.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 715.23

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