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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.80, 795.45 and 466.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.80, 795.45 and 466.22 is: 642.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.80 : 795.45 = 466.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.80/795.45 = 466.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.80x = 795.45 × 466.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.80x = 370,854.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,854.70/576.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 642.95

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