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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.33, 794.54 and 443.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.33, 794.54 and 443.03 is: 611.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.33 : 794.54 = 443.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.33/794.54 = 443.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.33x = 794.54 × 443.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.33x = 352,002.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,002.19/575.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.83

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