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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.24, 794.74 and 418.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.24, 794.74 and 418.88 is: 577.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.24 : 794.74 = 418.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.24/794.74 = 418.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.24x = 794.74 × 418.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.24x = 332,900.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,900.69/576.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.71

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