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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.08, 795.84 and 460.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.08, 795.84 and 460.16 is: 635.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.08 : 795.84 = 460.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.08/795.84 = 460.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.08x = 795.84 × 460.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.08x = 366,213.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,213.73/576.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.70

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