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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.99, 793.64 and 475.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.99, 793.64 and 475.28 is: 654.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.99 : 793.64 = 475.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.99/793.64 = 475.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.99x = 793.64 × 475.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.99x = 377,194.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,194.87/575.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.87

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