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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.45, 795.18 and 489.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.45, 795.18 and 489.06 is: 673.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.45 : 795.18 = 489.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.45/795.18 = 489.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.45x = 795.18 × 489.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.45x = 388,891.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,891.95/577.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.46

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