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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.67, 863.10 and 467.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.67, 863.10 and 467.94 is: 701.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.67 : 863.10 = 467.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.67/863.10 = 467.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.67x = 863.10 × 467.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.67x = 403,879.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,879.01/575.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701.58

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