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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.72, 795.65 and 435.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.72, 795.65 and 435.78 is: 602.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.72 : 795.65 = 435.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.72/795.65 = 435.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.72x = 795.65 × 435.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.72x = 346,726.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,726.18/575.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.25

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