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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.05, 794.28 and 482.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.05, 794.28 and 482.75 is: 664.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.05 : 794.28 = 482.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.05/794.28 = 482.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.05x = 794.28 × 482.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.05x = 383,438.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,438.67/577.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.48

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