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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.18, 862.98 and 402.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.18, 862.98 and 402.48 is: 602.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.18 : 862.98 = 402.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.18/862.98 = 402.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.18x = 862.98 × 402.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.18x = 347,332.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,332.19/576.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.82

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