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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.01, 862.88 and 418.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.01, 862.88 and 418.55 is: 628.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.01 : 862.88 = 418.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.01/862.88 = 418.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.01x = 862.88 × 418.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.01x = 361,152.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,152.02/575.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628.08

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