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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.24, 797.02 and 452.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.24, 797.02 and 452.68 is: 625.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.24 : 797.02 = 452.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.24/797.02 = 452.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.24x = 797.02 × 452.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.24x = 360,795.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,795.01/577.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.03

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