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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.62, 797.16 and 437.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.62, 797.16 and 437.49 is: 603.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.62 : 797.16 = 437.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.62/797.16 = 437.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.62x = 797.16 × 437.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.62x = 348,749.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,749.53/577.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.77

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