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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.05, 792.90 and 481.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.05, 792.90 and 481.75 is: 663.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.05 : 792.90 = 481.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.05/792.90 = 481.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.05x = 792.90 × 481.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.05x = 381,977.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,977.59/576.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.10

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