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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.70, 865.06 and 316.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.70, 865.06 and 316.89 is: 475.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.70 : 865.06 = 316.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.70/865.06 = 316.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.70x = 865.06 × 316.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.70x = 274,128.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,128.07/576.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.34

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