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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.69, 796.85 and 453.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.69, 796.85 and 453.33 is: 626.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.69 : 796.85 = 453.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.69/796.85 = 453.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.69x = 796.85 × 453.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.69x = 361,236.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,236.01/576.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.40

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