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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.78, 794.97 and 472.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.78, 794.97 and 472.10 is: 651.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.78 : 794.97 = 472.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.78/794.97 = 472.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.78x = 794.97 × 472.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.78x = 375,301.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,301.36/575.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.82

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