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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.48, 864.71 and 403.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.48, 864.71 and 403.49 is: 605.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.48 : 864.71 = 403.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.48/864.71 = 403.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.48x = 864.71 × 403.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.48x = 348,901.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,901.84/576.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.23

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