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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.99, 865.49 and 469.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.99, 865.49 and 469.26 is: 703.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.99 : 865.49 = 469.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.99/865.49 = 469.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.99x = 865.49 × 469.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.99x = 406,137.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,137.49/576.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703.89

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