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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.43, 795.14 and 471.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.43, 795.14 and 471.60 is: 650.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.43 : 795.14 = 471.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.43/795.14 = 471.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.43x = 795.14 × 471.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.43x = 374,988.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,988.02/576.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.54

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