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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.02, 794.16 and 445.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.02, 794.16 and 445.80 is: 613.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.02 : 794.16 = 445.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.02/794.16 = 445.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.02x = 794.16 × 445.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.02x = 354,036.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,036.53/577.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.56

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