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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.72, 794.64 and 445.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.72, 794.64 and 445.44 is: 613.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.72 : 794.64 = 445.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.72/794.64 = 445.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.72x = 794.64 × 445.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.72x = 353,964.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,964.44/576.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.75

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