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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.65, 794.58 and 457.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.65, 794.58 and 457.84 is: 631.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.65 : 794.58 = 457.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.65/794.58 = 457.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.65x = 794.58 × 457.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.65x = 363,786.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,786.53/575.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631.96

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