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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.83, 793.15 and 444.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.83, 793.15 and 444.61 is: 612.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.83 : 793.15 = 444.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.83/793.15 = 444.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.83x = 793.15 × 444.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.83x = 352,642.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,642.42/575.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.41

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