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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.08, 863.02 and 430.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.08, 863.02 and 430.36 is: 645.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.08 : 863.02 = 430.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.08/863.02 = 430.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.08x = 863.02 × 430.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.08x = 371,409.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,409.29/575.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.84

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