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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.19, 863.56 and 453.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.19, 863.56 and 453.97 is: 680.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.19 : 863.56 = 453.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.19/863.56 = 453.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.19x = 863.56 × 453.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.19x = 392,023.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,023.75/576.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.38

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