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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.44, 863.94 and 287.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.44, 863.94 and 287.96 is: 431.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.44 : 863.94 = 287.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.44/863.94 = 287.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.44x = 863.94 × 287.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.44x = 248,780.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,780.16/576.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.58

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