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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.82, 859.97 and 460.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.82, 859.97 and 460.44 is: 687.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.82 : 859.97 = 460.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.82/859.97 = 460.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.82x = 859.97 × 460.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.82x = 395,965.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,965.74/575.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687.66

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