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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.19, 861.36 and 488.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.19, 861.36 and 488.01 is: 730.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.19 : 861.36 = 488.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.19/861.36 = 488.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.19x = 861.36 × 488.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.19x = 420,352.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,352.29/575.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730.81

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