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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.57, 862.45 and 438.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.57, 862.45 and 438.20 is: 656.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.57 : 862.45 = 438.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.57/862.45 = 438.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.57x = 862.45 × 438.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.57x = 377,925.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,925.59/575.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656.61

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