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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.95, 795.89 and 437.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.95, 795.89 and 437.09 is: 602.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.95 : 795.89 = 437.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.95/795.89 = 437.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.95x = 795.89 × 437.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.95x = 347,872.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,872.67/576.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.96

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