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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.07, 796.95 and 453.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.07, 796.95 and 453.24 is: 624.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.07 : 796.95 = 453.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.07/796.95 = 453.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.07x = 796.95 × 453.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.07x = 361,209.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,209.62/578.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.85

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