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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.58, 858.96 and 481.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.58, 858.96 and 481.08 is: 721.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.58 : 858.96 = 481.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.58/858.96 = 481.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.58x = 858.96 × 481.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.58x = 413,228.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,228.48/572.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 721.70

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