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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.23, 793.81 and 476.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.23, 793.81 and 476.23 is: 656.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.23 : 793.81 = 476.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.23/793.81 = 476.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.23x = 793.81 × 476.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.23x = 378,036.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,036.14/576.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656.05

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