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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.94, 797.33 and 445.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.94, 797.33 and 445.19 is: 614.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.94 : 797.33 = 445.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.94/797.33 = 445.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.94x = 797.33 × 445.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.94x = 354,960.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,960.47/577.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.19

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