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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.18, 795 and 488.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.18, 795 and 488.02 is: 673.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.18 : 795 = 488.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.18/795 = 488.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.18x = 795 × 488.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.18x = 387,975.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,975.90/576.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.36

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