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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.92, 797.56 and 445.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.92, 797.56 and 445.29 is: 614.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.92 : 797.56 = 445.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.92/797.56 = 445.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.92x = 797.56 × 445.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.92x = 355,145.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,145.49/577.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.52

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