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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.07, 795.59 and 459.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.07, 795.59 and 459.43 is: 633.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.07 : 795.59 = 459.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.07/795.59 = 459.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.07x = 795.59 × 459.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.07x = 365,517.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,517.91/577.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 633.40

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