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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.11, 862.65 and 421.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.11, 862.65 and 421.20 is: 630.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.11 : 862.65 = 421.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.11/862.65 = 421.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.11x = 862.65 × 421.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.11x = 363,348.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,348.18/576.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630.69

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