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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.24, 795.72 and 452.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.24, 795.72 and 452.62 is: 623.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.24 : 795.72 = 452.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.24/795.72 = 452.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.24x = 795.72 × 452.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.24x = 360,158.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,158.79/577.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.93

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