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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.34, 863.82 and 439.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.34, 863.82 and 439.65 is: 658.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.34 : 863.82 = 439.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.34/863.82 = 439.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.34x = 863.82 × 439.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.34x = 379,778.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,778.46/576.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.95

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