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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.09, 795.47 and 460.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.09, 795.47 and 460.17 is: 635.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.09 : 795.47 = 460.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.09/795.47 = 460.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.09x = 795.47 × 460.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.09x = 366,049.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,049.13/576.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.40

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