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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.16, 794.40 and 435.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.16, 794.40 and 435.48 is: 601.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.16 : 794.40 = 435.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.16/794.40 = 435.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.16x = 794.40 × 435.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.16x = 345,945.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,945.31/575.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.48

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