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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.98, 859.74 and 437.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.98, 859.74 and 437.08 is: 654.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.98 : 859.74 = 437.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.98/859.74 = 437.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.98x = 859.74 × 437.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.98x = 375,775.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,775.16/573.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.68

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