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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.06, 865.86 and 480.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.06, 865.86 and 480.32 is: 719.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.06 : 865.86 = 480.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.06/865.86 = 480.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.06x = 865.86 × 480.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.06x = 415,885.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,885.55/578.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 719.46

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