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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.94, 863.19 and 287.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.94, 863.19 and 287.46 is: 430.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.94 : 863.19 = 287.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.94/863.19 = 287.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.94x = 863.19 × 287.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.94x = 248,132.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,132.60/575.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.83

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