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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.08, 863.42 and 422.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.08, 863.42 and 422.66 is: 633.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.08 : 863.42 = 422.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.08/863.42 = 422.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.08x = 863.42 × 422.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.08x = 364,933.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,933.10/576.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 633.48

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