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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.24, 863.76 and 431.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.24, 863.76 and 431.52 is: 646.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.24 : 863.76 = 431.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.24/863.76 = 431.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.24x = 863.76 × 431.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.24x = 372,729.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,729.72/576.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646.83

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