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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.20, 863.30 and 439.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.20, 863.30 and 439.93 is: 660.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.20 : 863.30 = 439.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.20/863.30 = 439.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.20x = 863.30 × 439.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.20x = 379,791.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,791.57/575.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660.28

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