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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.64, 797.42 and 437.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.64, 797.42 and 437.78 is: 604.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.64 : 797.42 = 437.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.64/797.42 = 437.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.64x = 797.42 × 437.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.64x = 349,092.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,092.34/577.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.34

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