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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.72, 863.53 and 439.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.72, 863.53 and 439.11 is: 657.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.72 : 863.53 = 439.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.72/863.53 = 439.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.72x = 863.53 × 439.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.72x = 379,183.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,183.56/576.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657.48

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