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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.62, 864.95 and 328.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.62, 864.95 and 328.05 is: 492.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.62 : 864.95 = 328.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.62/864.95 = 328.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.62x = 864.95 × 328.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.62x = 283,746.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,746.85/576.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.09

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