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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.10, 794.77 and 476.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.10, 794.77 and 476.47 is: 657.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.10 : 794.77 = 476.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.10/794.77 = 476.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.10x = 794.77 × 476.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.10x = 378,684.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,684.06/576.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657.32

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