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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.19, 793.40 and 459.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.19, 793.40 and 459.03 is: 633.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.19 : 793.40 = 459.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.19/793.40 = 459.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.19x = 793.40 × 459.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.19x = 364,194.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,194.40/575.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 633.17

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