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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.40, 863.22 and 472.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.40, 863.22 and 472.96 is: 708.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.40 : 863.22 = 472.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.40/863.22 = 472.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.40x = 863.22 × 472.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.40x = 408,268.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,268.53/576.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 708.31

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