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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.48, 863.37 and 283.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.48, 863.37 and 283.07 is: 423.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.48 : 863.37 = 283.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.48/863.37 = 283.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.48x = 863.37 × 283.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.48x = 244,388.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,388.77/576.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.93

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