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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.67, 861.89 and 438.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.67, 861.89 and 438.15 is: 655.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.67 : 861.89 = 438.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.67/861.89 = 438.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.67x = 861.89 × 438.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.67x = 377,634.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,634.91/575.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.99

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