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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.90, 863.88 and 439.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.90, 863.88 and 439.78 is: 659.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.90 : 863.88 = 439.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.90/863.88 = 439.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.90x = 863.88 × 439.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.90x = 379,917.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,917.43/575.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659.69

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