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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.85, 796.09 and 436.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.85, 796.09 and 436.74 is: 602.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.85 : 796.09 = 436.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.85/796.09 = 436.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.85x = 796.09 × 436.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.85x = 347,686.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,686.58/576.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.73

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