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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.72, 861.74 and 420.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.72, 861.74 and 420.92 is: 630.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.72 : 861.74 = 420.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.72/861.74 = 420.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.72x = 861.74 × 420.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.72x = 362,724.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,724.42/575.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630.04

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