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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.33, 863.82 and 474.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.33, 863.82 and 474.06 is: 710.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.33 : 863.82 = 474.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.33/863.82 = 474.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.33x = 863.82 × 474.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.33x = 409,502.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,502.51/576.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710.53

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