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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.92, 794.52 and 410.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.92, 794.52 and 410.48 is: 566.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.92 : 794.52 = 410.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.92/794.52 = 410.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.92x = 794.52 × 410.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.92x = 326,134.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,134.57/575.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.28

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