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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.22, 864.76 and 422.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.22, 864.76 and 422.54 is: 634.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.22 : 864.76 = 422.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.22/864.76 = 422.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.22x = 864.76 × 422.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.22x = 365,395.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,395.69/576.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 634.13

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