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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.02, 865.41 and 480.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.02, 865.41 and 480.15 is: 720.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.02 : 865.41 = 480.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.02/865.41 = 480.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.02x = 865.41 × 480.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.02x = 415,526.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,526.61/577.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 720.13

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