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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.70, 798.24 and 454.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.70, 798.24 and 454.34 is: 627.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.70 : 798.24 = 454.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.70/798.24 = 454.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.70x = 798.24 × 454.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.70x = 362,672.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,672.36/577.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.79

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