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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.91, 863.08 and 421.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.91, 863.08 and 421.11 is: 631.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.91 : 863.08 = 421.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.91/863.08 = 421.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.91x = 863.08 × 421.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.91x = 363,451.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,451.62/575.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631.09

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