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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.30, 862.39 and 499.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.30, 862.39 and 499.53 is: 747.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.30 : 862.39 = 499.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.30/862.39 = 499.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.30x = 862.39 × 499.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.30x = 430,789.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,789.68/576.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747.51

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