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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.41, 863.72 and 316.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.41, 863.72 and 316.19 is: 473.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.41 : 863.72 = 316.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.41/863.72 = 316.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.41x = 863.72 × 316.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.41x = 273,098.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,098.05/576.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.79

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