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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.79, 862.39 and 429.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.79, 862.39 and 429.69 is: 643.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.79 : 862.39 = 429.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.79/862.39 = 429.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.79x = 862.39 × 429.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.79x = 370,564.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,564.13/575.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643.58

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