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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.99, 796.80 and 453.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.99, 796.80 and 453.16 is: 624.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.99 : 796.80 = 453.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.99/796.80 = 453.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.99x = 796.80 × 453.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.99x = 361,077.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,077.89/577.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.71

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