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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.67, 794.49 and 418.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.67, 794.49 and 418.95 is: 578.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.67 : 794.49 = 418.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.67/794.49 = 418.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.67x = 794.49 × 418.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.67x = 332,851.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,851.59/575.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.20

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