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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.44, 863.80 and 422.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.44, 863.80 and 422.68 is: 633.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.44 : 863.80 = 422.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.44/863.80 = 422.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.44x = 863.80 × 422.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.44x = 365,110.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,110.98/576.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 633.39

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