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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.34, 794.51 and 410.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.34, 794.51 and 410.49 is: 565.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.34 : 794.51 = 410.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.34/794.51 = 410.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.34x = 794.51 × 410.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.34x = 326,138.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,138.41/576.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.88

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