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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.99, 790.34 and 480.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.99, 790.34 and 480.20 is: 662.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.99 : 790.34 = 480.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.99/790.34 = 480.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.99x = 790.34 × 480.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.99x = 379,514.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,514.92/572.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662.35

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