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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.95, 797.22 and 453.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.95, 797.22 and 453.42 is: 625.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.95 : 797.22 = 453.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.95/797.22 = 453.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.95x = 797.22 × 453.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.95x = 361,475.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,475.49/577.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.44

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