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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.56, 795.67 and 452.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.56, 795.67 and 452.00 is: 623.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.56 : 795.67 = 452.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.56/795.67 = 452.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.56x = 795.67 × 452.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.56x = 359,643.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,643.70/576.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.77

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