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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.53, 797.45 and 471.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.53, 797.45 and 471.20 is: 650.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.53 : 797.45 = 471.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.53/797.45 = 471.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.53x = 797.45 × 471.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.53x = 375,752.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,752.10/577.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.62

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