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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.78, 794.68 and 436.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.78, 794.68 and 436.37 is: 602.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.78 : 794.68 = 436.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.78/794.68 = 436.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.78x = 794.68 × 436.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.78x = 346,769.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,769.45/575.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.27

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