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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.75, 797.05 and 452.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.75, 797.05 and 452.91 is: 624.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.75 : 797.05 = 452.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.75/797.05 = 452.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.75x = 797.05 × 452.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.75x = 360,991.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,991.92/577.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.82

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