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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.90, 795.15 and 445.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.90, 795.15 and 445.74 is: 614.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.90 : 795.15 = 445.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.90/795.15 = 445.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.90x = 795.15 × 445.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.90x = 354,430.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,430.16/576.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.37

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