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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.56, 863.61 and 478.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.56, 863.61 and 478.82 is: 717.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.56 : 863.61 = 478.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.56/863.61 = 478.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.56x = 863.61 × 478.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.56x = 413,509.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,509.42/576.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 717.21

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