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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.12, 797.44 and 453.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.12, 797.44 and 453.12 is: 626.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.12 : 797.44 = 453.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.12/797.44 = 453.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.12x = 797.44 × 453.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.12x = 361,336.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,336.01/577.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.10

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