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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.45, 796.50 and 544.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.45, 796.50 and 544.59 is: 752.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.45 : 796.50 = 544.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.45/796.50 = 544.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.45x = 796.50 × 544.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.45x = 433,765.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,765.94/576.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 752.48

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