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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.99, 864.89 and 483.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.99, 864.89 and 483.35 is: 725.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.99 : 864.89 = 483.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.99/864.89 = 483.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.99x = 864.89 × 483.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.99x = 418,037.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,037.84/575.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.78

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