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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.04, 863.52 and 455.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.04, 863.52 and 455.08 is: 682.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.04 : 863.52 = 455.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.04/863.52 = 455.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.04x = 863.52 × 455.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.04x = 392,970.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,970.68/576.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.19

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