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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.05, 862.66 and 473.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.05, 862.66 and 473.59 is: 709.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.05 : 862.66 = 473.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.05/862.66 = 473.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.05x = 862.66 × 473.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.05x = 408,540.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,540.47/576.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 709.21

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