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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.16, 794.40 and 436.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.16, 794.40 and 436.24 is: 601.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.16 : 794.40 = 436.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.16/794.40 = 436.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.16x = 794.40 × 436.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.16x = 346,549.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,549.06/576.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.48

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