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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.18, 796.11 and 452.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.18, 796.11 and 452.10 is: 624.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.18 : 796.11 = 452.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.18/796.11 = 452.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.18x = 796.11 × 452.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.18x = 359,921.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,921.33/576.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.67

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