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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.14, 863.25 and 489.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.14, 863.25 and 489.74 is: 733.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.14 : 863.25 = 489.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.14/863.25 = 489.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.14x = 863.25 × 489.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.14x = 422,768.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,768.06/576.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 733.79

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