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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.88, 864.48 and 316.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.88, 864.48 and 316.66 is: 474.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.88 : 864.48 = 316.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.88/864.48 = 316.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.88x = 864.48 × 316.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.88x = 273,746.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,746.24/576.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.53

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