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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.64, 912.16 and 576.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.64, 912.16 and 576.32 is: 863.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.64 : 912.16 = 576.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.64/912.16 = 576.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.64x = 912.16 × 576.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.64x = 525,696.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,696.05/608.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 863.72

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