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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.07, 863.48 and 283.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.07, 863.48 and 283.23 is: 424.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.07 : 863.48 = 283.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.07/863.48 = 283.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.07x = 863.48 × 283.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.07x = 244,564.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,564.15/576.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.54

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