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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.70, 863.68 and 316.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.70, 863.68 and 316.31 is: 473.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.70 : 863.68 = 316.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.70/863.68 = 316.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.70x = 863.68 × 316.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.70x = 273,185.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,185.51/576.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.71

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