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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.82, 865.69 and 508.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.82, 865.69 and 508.48 is: 763.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.82 : 865.69 = 508.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.82/865.69 = 508.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.82x = 865.69 × 508.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.82x = 440,182.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,182.62/576.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 763.12

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