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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.55, 795.03 and 446.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.55, 795.03 and 446.22 is: 616.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.55 : 795.03 = 446.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.55/795.03 = 446.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.55x = 795.03 × 446.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.55x = 354,758.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,758.29/575.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.38

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