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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.12, 867.67 and 482.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.12, 867.67 and 482.24 is: 722.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.12 : 867.67 = 482.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.12/867.67 = 482.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.12x = 867.67 × 482.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.12x = 418,426.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,426.14/579.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 722.52

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