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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.68, 863.04 and 479.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.68, 863.04 and 479.68 is: 719.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.68 : 863.04 = 479.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.68/863.04 = 479.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.68x = 863.04 × 479.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.68x = 413,983.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,983.03/575.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 719.12

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