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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.96, 865.44 and 322.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.96, 865.44 and 322.08 is: 483.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.96 : 865.44 = 322.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.96/865.44 = 322.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.96x = 865.44 × 322.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.96x = 278,740.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,740.92/576.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.12

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