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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.72, 860.58 and 481.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.72, 860.58 and 481.56 is: 722.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.72 : 860.58 = 481.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.72/860.58 = 481.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.72x = 860.58 × 481.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.72x = 414,420.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,420.90/573.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 722.34

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