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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.52, 862.01 and 444.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.52, 862.01 and 444.57 is: 665.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.52 : 862.01 = 444.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.52/862.01 = 444.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.52x = 862.01 × 444.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.52x = 383,221.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,221.56/575.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.87

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