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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.68, 863.60 and 474.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.68, 863.60 and 474.21 is: 710.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.68 : 863.60 = 474.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.68/863.60 = 474.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.68x = 863.60 × 474.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.68x = 409,525.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,525.38/576.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710.15

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