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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.87, 866.27 and 480.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.87, 866.27 and 480.51 is: 721.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.87 : 866.27 = 480.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.87/866.27 = 480.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.87x = 866.27 × 480.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.87x = 416,249.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,249.00/576.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 721.56

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