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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.28, 792.36 and 481.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.28, 792.36 and 481.68 is: 663.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.28 : 792.36 = 481.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.28/792.36 = 481.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.28x = 792.36 × 481.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.28x = 381,663.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,663.96/575.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.44

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