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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.24, 795.72 and 452.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.24, 795.72 and 452.64 is: 623.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.24 : 795.72 = 452.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.24/795.72 = 452.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.24x = 795.72 × 452.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.24x = 360,174.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,174.70/577.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.96

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