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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.08, 864.32 and 566.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.08, 864.32 and 566.84 is: 850.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.08 : 864.32 = 566.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.08/864.32 = 566.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.08x = 864.32 × 566.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.08x = 489,931.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,931.15/576.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 850.46

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