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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.30, 791.84 and 481.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.30, 791.84 and 481.00 is: 662.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.30 : 791.84 = 481.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.30/791.84 = 481.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.30x = 791.84 × 481.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.30x = 380,874.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,874.26/575.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662.05

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