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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.92, 864.50 and 437.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.92, 864.50 and 437.46 is: 655.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.92 : 864.50 = 437.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.92/864.50 = 437.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.92x = 864.50 × 437.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.92x = 378,181.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,181.98/576.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.52

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