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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.41, 862.36 and 445.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.41, 862.36 and 445.42 is: 666.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.41 : 862.36 = 445.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.41/862.36 = 445.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.41x = 862.36 × 445.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.41x = 384,109.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,109.12/576.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.38

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