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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.08, 794.16 and 464.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.08, 794.16 and 464.16 is: 638.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.08 : 794.16 = 464.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.08/794.16 = 464.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.08x = 794.16 × 464.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.08x = 368,617.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,617.31/577.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.76

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