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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.33, 862.29 and 482.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.33, 862.29 and 482.78 is: 722.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.33 : 862.29 = 482.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.33/862.29 = 482.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.33x = 862.29 × 482.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.33x = 416,292.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,292.05/576.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 722.32

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