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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.14, 793.83 and 442.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.14, 793.83 and 442.57 is: 610.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.14 : 793.83 = 442.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.14/793.83 = 442.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.14x = 793.83 × 442.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.14x = 351,325.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,325.34/575.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.85

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