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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.92, 865.10 and 284.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.92, 865.10 and 284.44 is: 426.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.92 : 865.10 = 284.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.92/865.10 = 284.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.92x = 865.10 × 284.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.92x = 246,069.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,069.04/576.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.52

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