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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.71, 794.70 and 489.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.71, 794.70 and 489.23 is: 674.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.71 : 794.70 = 489.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.71/794.70 = 489.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.71x = 794.70 × 489.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.71x = 388,787.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,787.11/576.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.15

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