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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.32, 797.60 and 483.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.32, 797.60 and 483.92 is: 668.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.32 : 797.60 = 483.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.32/797.60 = 483.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.32x = 797.60 × 483.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.32x = 385,974.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,974.59/577.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.56

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