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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.07, 861.26 and 420.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.07, 861.26 and 420.60 is: 629.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.07 : 861.26 = 420.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.07/861.26 = 420.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.07x = 861.26 × 420.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.07x = 362,246.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,246.01/575.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 629.92

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