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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.52, 793.47 and 445.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.52, 793.47 and 445.30 is: 612.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.52 : 793.47 = 445.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.52/793.47 = 445.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.52x = 793.47 × 445.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.52x = 353,332.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,332.19/576.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.87

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