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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.82, 793.26 and 444.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.82, 793.26 and 444.60 is: 612.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.82 : 793.26 = 444.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.82/793.26 = 444.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.82x = 793.26 × 444.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.82x = 352,683.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,683.40/575.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.49

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