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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.99, 797.16 and 453.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.99, 797.16 and 453.43 is: 625.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.99 : 797.16 = 453.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.99/797.16 = 453.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.99x = 797.16 × 453.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.99x = 361,456.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,456.26/577.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.37

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