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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.99, 795.78 and 452.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.99, 795.78 and 452.43 is: 623.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.99 : 795.78 = 452.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.99/795.78 = 452.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.99x = 795.78 × 452.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.99x = 360,034.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,034.75/576.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.99

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