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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.68, 863.79 and 283.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.68, 863.79 and 283.17 is: 424.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.68 : 863.79 = 283.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.68/863.79 = 283.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.68x = 863.79 × 283.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.68x = 244,599.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,599.96/575.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.89

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