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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.72, 864.02 and 422.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.72, 864.02 and 422.04 is: 633.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.72 : 864.02 = 422.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.72/864.02 = 422.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.72x = 864.02 × 422.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.72x = 364,648.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,648.89/575.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 633.38

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