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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.14, 793.73 and 477.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.14, 793.73 and 477.59 is: 657.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.14 : 793.73 = 477.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.14/793.73 = 477.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.14x = 793.73 × 477.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.14x = 379,074.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,074.74/576.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657.96

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