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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.92, 792.72 and 480.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.92, 792.72 and 480.96 is: 663.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.92 : 792.72 = 480.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.92/792.72 = 480.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.92x = 792.72 × 480.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.92x = 381,266.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,266.61/574.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.16

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