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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.68, 862.08 and 479.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.68, 862.08 and 479.92 is: 718.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.68 : 862.08 = 479.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.68/862.08 = 479.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.68x = 862.08 × 479.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.68x = 413,729.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,729.43/575.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 718.68

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