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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.63, 857.40 and 481.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.63, 857.40 and 481.50 is: 720.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.63 : 857.40 = 481.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.63/857.40 = 481.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.63x = 857.40 × 481.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.63x = 412,838.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,838.10/572.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 720.96

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