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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.19, 794.78 and 471.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.19, 794.78 and 471.43 is: 650.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.19 : 794.78 = 471.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.19/794.78 = 471.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.19x = 794.78 × 471.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.19x = 374,680.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,680.78/576.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.27

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