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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.76, 865.32 and 439.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.76, 865.32 and 439.96 is: 660.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.76 : 865.32 = 439.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.76/865.32 = 439.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.76x = 865.32 × 439.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.76x = 380,706.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,706.19/576.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660.08

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