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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.18, 859.39 and 426.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.18, 859.39 and 426.29 is: 636.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.18 : 859.39 = 426.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.18/859.39 = 426.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.18x = 859.39 × 426.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.18x = 366,349.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,349.36/575.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.94

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