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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.30, 797.38 and 453.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.30, 797.38 and 453.38 is: 626.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.30 : 797.38 = 453.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.30/797.38 = 453.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.30x = 797.38 × 453.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.30x = 361,516.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,516.14/577.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.22

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