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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.60, 863.52 and 431.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.60, 863.52 and 431.42 is: 647.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.60 : 863.52 = 431.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.60/863.52 = 431.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.60x = 863.52 × 431.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.60x = 372,539.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,539.80/575.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.22

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