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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.33, 865.37 and 460.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.33, 865.37 and 460.43 is: 691.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.33 : 865.37 = 460.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.33/865.37 = 460.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.33x = 865.37 × 460.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.33x = 398,443.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,443.90/576.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691.34

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