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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.75, 794.29 and 450.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.75, 794.29 and 450.91 is: 622.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.75 : 794.29 = 450.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.75/794.29 = 450.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.75x = 794.29 × 450.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.75x = 358,153.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,153.30/575.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.06

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