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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.64, 798.04 and 484.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.64, 798.04 and 484.22 is: 668.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.64 : 798.04 = 484.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.64/798.04 = 484.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.64x = 798.04 × 484.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.64x = 386,429.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,429.53/577.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.98

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