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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.78, 796.02 and 444.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.78, 796.02 and 444.15 is: 612.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.78 : 796.02 = 444.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.78/796.02 = 444.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.78x = 796.02 × 444.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.78x = 353,552.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,552.28/576.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.98

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