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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.52, 794.52 and 444.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.52, 794.52 and 444.24 is: 613.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.52 : 794.52 = 444.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.52/794.52 = 444.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.52x = 794.52 × 444.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.52x = 352,957.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,957.56/575.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.28

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