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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.42, 862.25 and 488.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.42, 862.25 and 488.34 is: 731.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.42 : 862.25 = 488.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.42/862.25 = 488.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.42x = 862.25 × 488.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.42x = 421,068.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,068.72/575.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731.77

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