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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.39, 863.24 and 438.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.39, 863.24 and 438.70 is: 658.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.39 : 863.24 = 438.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.39/863.24 = 438.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.39x = 863.24 × 438.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.39x = 378,703.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,703.39/575.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.17

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