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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.48, 797.28 and 446.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.48, 797.28 and 446.24 is: 616.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.48 : 797.28 = 446.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.48/797.28 = 446.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.48x = 797.28 × 446.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.48x = 355,778.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,778.23/577.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.09

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