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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.46, 794.20 and 482.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.46, 794.20 and 482.04 is: 665.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.46 : 794.20 = 482.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.46/794.20 = 482.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.46x = 794.20 × 482.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.46x = 382,836.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,836.17/575.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.27

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