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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.15, 793.76 and 451.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.15, 793.76 and 451.04 is: 622.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.15 : 793.76 = 451.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.15/793.76 = 451.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.15x = 793.76 × 451.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.15x = 358,011.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,011.29/575.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.47

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