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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.48, 866.22 and 481.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.48, 866.22 and 481.12 is: 721.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.48 : 866.22 = 481.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.48/866.22 = 481.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.48x = 866.22 × 481.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.48x = 416,755.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,755.77/577.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 721.68

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