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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.11, 864.88 and 461.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.11, 864.88 and 461.97 is: 693.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.11 : 864.88 = 461.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.11/864.88 = 461.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.11x = 864.88 × 461.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.11x = 399,549.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,549.19/576.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693.54

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