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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.24, 798.48 and 454.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.24, 798.48 and 454.62 is: 626.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.24 : 798.48 = 454.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.24/798.48 = 454.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.24x = 798.48 × 454.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.24x = 363,004.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,004.98/579.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.69

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