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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.07, 798.33 and 454.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.07, 798.33 and 454.24 is: 626.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.07 : 798.33 = 454.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.07/798.33 = 454.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.07x = 798.33 × 454.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.07x = 362,633.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,633.42/579.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.23

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