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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.60, 834.45 and 576.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.60, 834.45 and 576.60 is: 834.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.60 : 834.45 = 576.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.60/834.45 = 576.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.60x = 834.45 × 576.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.60x = 481,143.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,143.87/576.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 834.45

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