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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.56, 863.76 and 446.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.56, 863.76 and 446.96 is: 669.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.56 : 863.76 = 446.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.56/863.76 = 446.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.56x = 863.76 × 446.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.56x = 386,066.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,066.17/576.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669.60

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