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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.94, 797.54 and 322.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.94, 797.54 and 322.43 is: 444.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.94 : 797.54 = 322.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.94/797.54 = 322.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.94x = 797.54 × 322.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.94x = 257,153.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,153.62/577.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.95

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