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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.22, 863.01 and 472.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.22, 863.01 and 472.26 is: 708.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.22 : 863.01 = 472.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.22/863.01 = 472.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.22x = 863.01 × 472.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.22x = 407,565.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,565.10/575.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 708.54

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