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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.91, 862.48 and 477.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.91, 862.48 and 477.68 is: 715.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.91 : 862.48 = 477.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.91/862.48 = 477.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.91x = 862.48 × 477.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.91x = 411,989.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,989.45/575.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 715.37

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