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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.08, 794.12 and 472.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.08, 794.12 and 472.40 is: 651.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.08 : 794.12 = 472.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.08/794.12 = 472.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.08x = 794.12 × 472.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.08x = 375,142.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,142.29/576.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.20

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