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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.84, 861.24 and 429.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.84, 861.24 and 429.96 is: 645.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.84 : 861.24 = 429.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.84/861.24 = 429.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.84x = 861.24 × 429.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.84x = 370,298.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,298.75/573.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.30

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