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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.84, 865.80 and 456.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.84, 865.80 and 456.42 is: 685.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.84 : 865.80 = 456.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.84/865.80 = 456.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.84x = 865.80 × 456.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.84x = 395,168.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,168.44/576.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685.06

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