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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.68, 795.18 and 451.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.68, 795.18 and 451.94 is: 623.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.68 : 795.18 = 451.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.68/795.18 = 451.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.68x = 795.18 × 451.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.68x = 359,373.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,373.65/576.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.18

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