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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.48, 862.82 and 332.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.48, 862.82 and 332.48 is: 498.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.48 : 862.82 = 332.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.48/862.82 = 332.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.48x = 862.82 × 332.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.48x = 286,870.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,870.39/575.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.49

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