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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.26, 863.78 and 483.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.26, 863.78 and 483.92 is: 725.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.26 : 863.78 = 483.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.26/863.78 = 483.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.26x = 863.78 × 483.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.26x = 417,993.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,993.68/576.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.36

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