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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.95, 796.66 and 451.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.95, 796.66 and 451.35 is: 623.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.95 : 796.66 = 451.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.95/796.66 = 451.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.95x = 796.66 × 451.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.95x = 359,571.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,571.36/576.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.23

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