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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.04, 865.76 and 479.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.04, 865.76 and 479.16 is: 720.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.04 : 865.76 = 479.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.04/865.76 = 479.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.04x = 865.76 × 479.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.04x = 414,837.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,837.56/576.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 720.15

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