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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.26, 793.46 and 442.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.26, 793.46 and 442.83 is: 610.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.26 : 793.46 = 442.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.26/793.46 = 442.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.26x = 793.46 × 442.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.26x = 351,367.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,367.89/575.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.80

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