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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.48, 864 and 439.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.48, 864 and 439.12 is: 658.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.48 : 864 = 439.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.48/864 = 439.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.48x = 864 × 439.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.48x = 379,399.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,399.68/576.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.13

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