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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.45, 796.04 and 459.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.45, 796.04 and 459.47 is: 633.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.45 : 796.04 = 459.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.45/796.04 = 459.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.45x = 796.04 × 459.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.45x = 365,750.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,750.22/577.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 633.39

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