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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.91, 797.98 and 446.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.91, 797.98 and 446.69 is: 616.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.91 : 797.98 = 446.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.91/797.98 = 446.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.91x = 797.98 × 446.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.91x = 356,449.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,449.69/577.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.79

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