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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.83, 791.78 and 443.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.83, 791.78 and 443.61 is: 611.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.83 : 791.78 = 443.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.83/791.78 = 443.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.83x = 791.78 × 443.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.83x = 351,239.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,239.31/574.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.03

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