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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.20, 794.43 and 418.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.20, 794.43 and 418.71 is: 577.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.20 : 794.43 = 418.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.20/794.43 = 418.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.20x = 794.43 × 418.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.20x = 332,635.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,635.79/576.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.29

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