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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.96, 863.08 and 467.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.96, 863.08 and 467.96 is: 701.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.96 : 863.08 = 467.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.96/863.08 = 467.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.96x = 863.08 × 467.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.96x = 403,886.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,886.92/575.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701.24

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