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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.82, 795.49 and 488.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.82, 795.49 and 488.49 is: 673.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.82 : 795.49 = 488.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.82/795.49 = 488.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.82x = 795.49 × 488.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.82x = 388,588.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,588.91/576.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.67

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