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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.76, 795.16 and 482

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.76, 795.16 and 482 is: 664.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.76 : 795.16 = 482 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.76/795.16 = 482/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.76x = 795.16 × 482
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.76x = 383,267.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,267.12/576.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.52

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