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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.88, 794.95 and 410.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.88, 794.95 and 410.80 is: 566.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.88 : 794.95 = 410.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.88/794.95 = 410.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.88x = 794.95 × 410.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.88x = 326,565.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,565.46/576.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.09

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