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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.10, 862.10 and 499.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.10, 862.10 and 499.34 is: 747.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.10 : 862.10 = 499.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.10/862.10 = 499.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.10x = 862.10 × 499.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.10x = 430,481.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,481.01/576.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747.23

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