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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.42, 865.56 and 474.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.42, 865.56 and 474.36 is: 712.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.42 : 865.56 = 474.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.42/865.56 = 474.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.42x = 865.56 × 474.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.42x = 410,587.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,587.04/576.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 712.31

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