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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.59, 797.16 and 444.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.59, 797.16 and 444.24 is: 614.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.59 : 797.16 = 444.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.59/797.16 = 444.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.59x = 797.16 × 444.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.59x = 354,132.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,132.02/576.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.19

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