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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.03, 798.51 and 453

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.03, 798.51 and 453 is: 624.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.03 : 798.51 = 453 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.03/798.51 = 453/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.03x = 798.51 × 453
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.03x = 361,725.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,725.03/579.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.71

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