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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.59, 795.76 and 478.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.59, 795.76 and 478.17 is: 659.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.59 : 795.76 = 478.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.59/795.76 = 478.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.59x = 795.76 × 478.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.59x = 380,507.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,507.36/576.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659.93

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