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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.53, 860.49 and 482.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.53, 860.49 and 482.40 is: 723.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.53 : 860.49 = 482.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.53/860.49 = 482.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.53x = 860.49 × 482.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.53x = 415,100.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,100.38/573.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723.77

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