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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.84, 795.12 and 459.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.84, 795.12 and 459.92 is: 635.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.84 : 795.12 = 459.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.84/795.12 = 459.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.84x = 795.12 × 459.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.84x = 365,691.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,691.59/575.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.06

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