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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.96, 863.04 and 421.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.96, 863.04 and 421.70 is: 631.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.96 : 863.04 = 421.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.96/863.04 = 421.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.96x = 863.04 × 421.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.96x = 363,943.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,943.97/575.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631.89

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