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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.70, 795.24 and 477.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.70, 795.24 and 477.96 is: 660.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.70 : 795.24 = 477.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.70/795.24 = 477.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.70x = 795.24 × 477.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.70x = 380,092.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,092.91/575.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660.23

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