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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.44, 864.35 and 316.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.44, 864.35 and 316.35 is: 474.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.44 : 864.35 = 316.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.44/864.35 = 316.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.44x = 864.35 × 316.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.44x = 273,436.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,436.73/576.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.36

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