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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.43, 866.46 and 496.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.43, 866.46 and 496.24 is: 745.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.43 : 866.46 = 496.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.43/866.46 = 496.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.43x = 866.46 × 496.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.43x = 429,971.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,971.81/576.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 745.93

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