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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.39, 796.46 and 410.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.39, 796.46 and 410.31 is: 566.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.39 : 796.46 = 410.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.39/796.46 = 410.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.39x = 796.46 × 410.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.39x = 326,796.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,796.57/576.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.97

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