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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.60, 791.76 and 443.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.60, 791.76 and 443.20 is: 610.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.60 : 791.76 = 443.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.60/791.76 = 443.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.60x = 791.76 × 443.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.60x = 350,908.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,908.03/574.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.70

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