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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.16, 863.96 and 316.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.16, 863.96 and 316.08 is: 473.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.16 : 863.96 = 316.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.16/863.96 = 316.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.16x = 863.96 × 316.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.16x = 273,080.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,080.48/576.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.97

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