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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.28, 795.98 and 452.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.28, 795.98 and 452.89 is: 624.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.28 : 795.98 = 452.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.28/795.98 = 452.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.28x = 795.98 × 452.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.28x = 360,490.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,490.96/577.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.47

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