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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.52, 800.10 and 454.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.52, 800.10 and 454.96 is: 628.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.52 : 800.10 = 454.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.52/800.10 = 454.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.52x = 800.10 × 454.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.52x = 364,013.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,013.50/579.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628.13

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