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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.51, 794.04 and 418.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.51, 794.04 and 418.64 is: 577.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.51 : 794.04 = 418.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.51/794.04 = 418.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.51x = 794.04 × 418.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.51x = 332,416.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,416.91/575.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.60

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