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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.29, 793.65 and 442.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.29, 793.65 and 442.54 is: 610.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.29 : 793.65 = 442.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.29/793.65 = 442.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.29x = 793.65 × 442.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.29x = 351,221.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,221.87/575.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.51

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