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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.99, 794.40 and 451.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.99, 794.40 and 451.43 is: 622.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.99 : 794.40 = 451.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.99/794.40 = 451.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.99x = 794.40 × 451.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.99x = 358,615.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,615.99/575.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.61

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