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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.28, 865.48 and 482.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.28, 865.48 and 482.20 is: 721.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.28 : 865.48 = 482.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.28/865.48 = 482.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.28x = 865.48 × 482.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.28x = 417,334.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,334.46/578.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 721.68

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