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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.43, 863.46 and 286.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.43, 863.46 and 286.89 is: 430.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.43 : 863.46 = 286.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.43/863.46 = 286.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.43x = 863.46 × 286.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.43x = 247,718.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,718.04/575.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.49

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