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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.57, 793.52 and 457.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.57, 793.52 and 457.93 is: 631.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.57 : 793.52 = 457.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.57/793.52 = 457.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.57x = 793.52 × 457.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.57x = 363,376.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,376.61/575.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631.33

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