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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.72, 797.04 and 460.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.72, 797.04 and 460.08 is: 635.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.72 : 797.04 = 460.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.72/797.04 = 460.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.72x = 797.04 × 460.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.72x = 366,702.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,702.16/576.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.84

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