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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.95, 865.35 and 544.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.95, 865.35 and 544.82 is: 817.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.95 : 865.35 = 544.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.95/865.35 = 544.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.95x = 865.35 × 544.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.95x = 471,455.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,455.66/576.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 817.16

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