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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.28, 862.48 and 480.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.28, 862.48 and 480.20 is: 718.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.28 : 862.48 = 480.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.28/862.48 = 480.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.28x = 862.48 × 480.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.28x = 414,159.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,159.18/576.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 718.68

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