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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.40, 794.76 and 483.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.40, 794.76 and 483.28 is: 666.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.40 : 794.76 = 483.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.40/794.76 = 483.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.40x = 794.76 × 483.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.40x = 384,091.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,091.61/576.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.36

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