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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.54, 864.27 and 319.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.54, 864.27 and 319.50 is: 478.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.54 : 864.27 = 319.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.54/864.27 = 319.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.54x = 864.27 × 319.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.54x = 276,134.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,134.27/576.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.95

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