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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.11, 863.07 and 445.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.11, 863.07 and 445.43 is: 668.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.11 : 863.07 = 445.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.11/863.07 = 445.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.11x = 863.07 × 445.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.11x = 384,437.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,437.27/575.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.46

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