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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.91, 863.97 and 403.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.91, 863.97 and 403.75 is: 604.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.91 : 863.97 = 403.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.91/863.97 = 403.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.91x = 863.97 × 403.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.91x = 348,827.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,827.89/576.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.65

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