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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.37, 794.66 and 445.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.37, 794.66 and 445.95 is: 615.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.37 : 794.66 = 445.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.37/794.66 = 445.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.37x = 794.66 × 445.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.37x = 354,376.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,376.40/575.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.91

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