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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.80, 795.28 and 451.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.80, 795.28 and 451.36 is: 622.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.80 : 795.28 = 451.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.80/795.28 = 451.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.80x = 795.28 × 451.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.80x = 358,957.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,957.58/576.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.33

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