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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.56, 793.68 and 445.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.56, 793.68 and 445.20 is: 614.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.56 : 793.68 = 445.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.56/793.68 = 445.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.56x = 793.68 × 445.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.56x = 353,346.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,346.34/574.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.99

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