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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.47, 794.98 and 458.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.47, 794.98 and 458.22 is: 633.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.47 : 794.98 = 458.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.47/794.98 = 458.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.47x = 794.98 × 458.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.47x = 364,279.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,279.29/575.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 633.01

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