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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.12, 864.18 and 433.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.12, 864.18 and 433.56 is: 650.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.12 : 864.18 = 433.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.12/864.18 = 433.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.12x = 864.18 × 433.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.12x = 374,673.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,673.88/576.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.34

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