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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.47, 795.62 and 352.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.47, 795.62 and 352.54 is: 486.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.47 : 795.62 = 352.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.47/795.62 = 352.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.47x = 795.62 × 352.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.47x = 280,483.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,483.62/576.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.55

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