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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.57, 861.80 and 483.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.57, 861.80 and 483.30 is: 723.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.57 : 861.80 = 483.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.57/861.80 = 483.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.57x = 861.80 × 483.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.57x = 416,505.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,505.52/575.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723.65

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