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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.90, 794.93 and 458.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.90, 794.93 and 458.09 is: 632.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.90 : 794.93 = 458.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.90/794.93 = 458.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.90x = 794.93 × 458.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.90x = 364,143.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,143.22/575.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632.31

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