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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.99, 866.39 and 484.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.99, 866.39 and 484.35 is: 727.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.99 : 866.39 = 484.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.99/866.39 = 484.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.99x = 866.39 × 484.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.99x = 419,636.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,636.00/576.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727.28

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