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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.30, 792.51 and 458.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.30, 792.51 and 458.66 is: 631.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.30 : 792.51 = 458.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.30/792.51 = 458.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.30x = 792.51 × 458.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.30x = 363,492.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,492.64/575.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631.83

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