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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.59, 794.61 and 418.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.59, 794.61 and 418.91 is: 577.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.59 : 794.61 = 418.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.59/794.61 = 418.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.59x = 794.61 × 418.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.59x = 332,866.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,866.10/576.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.31

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