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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.16, 791.82 and 443.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.16, 791.82 and 443.94 is: 611.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.16 : 791.82 = 443.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.16/791.82 = 443.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.16x = 791.82 × 443.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.16x = 351,520.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,520.57/575.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.17

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