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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.24, 794.49 and 452.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.24, 794.49 and 452.37 is: 624.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.24 : 794.49 = 452.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.24/794.49 = 452.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.24x = 794.49 × 452.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.24x = 359,403.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,403.44/575.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.79

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