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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.49, 864.59 and 283.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.49, 864.59 and 283.85 is: 425.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.49 : 864.59 = 283.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.49/864.59 = 283.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.49x = 864.59 × 283.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.49x = 245,413.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,413.87/576.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.71

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