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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.14, 859.08 and 568.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.14, 859.08 and 568.96 is: 848.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.14 : 859.08 = 568.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.14/859.08 = 568.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.14x = 859.08 × 568.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.14x = 488,784.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,784.17/576.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 848.38

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