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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.02, 795.76 and 451

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.02, 795.76 and 451 is: 621.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.02 : 795.76 = 451 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.02/795.76 = 451/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.02x = 795.76 × 451
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.02x = 358,887.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,887.76/577.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.97

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