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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.02, 863.67 and 319.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.02, 863.67 and 319.70 is: 479.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.02 : 863.67 = 319.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.02/863.67 = 319.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.02x = 863.67 × 319.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.02x = 276,115.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,115.30/576.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.35

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