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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.72, 863.87 and 479.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.72, 863.87 and 479.52 is: 718.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.72 : 863.87 = 479.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.72/863.87 = 479.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.72x = 863.87 × 479.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.72x = 414,240.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,240.54/576.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 718.27

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