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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.96, 868.32 and 482.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.96, 868.32 and 482.76 is: 722.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.96 : 868.32 = 482.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.96/868.32 = 482.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.96x = 868.32 × 482.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.96x = 419,190.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,190.16/579.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 722.79

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