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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.96, 863.10 and 429.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.96, 863.10 and 429.03 is: 642.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.96 : 863.10 = 429.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.96/863.10 = 429.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.96x = 863.10 × 429.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.96x = 370,295.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,295.79/575.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 642.92

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