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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.56, 793.51 and 457.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.56, 793.51 and 457.94 is: 631.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.56 : 793.51 = 457.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.56/793.51 = 457.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.56x = 793.51 × 457.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.56x = 363,379.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,379.97/575.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631.35

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