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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577, 796.34 and 421.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577, 796.34 and 421.96 is: 582.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577 : 796.34 = 421.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577/796.34 = 421.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577x = 796.34 × 421.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577x = 336,023.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,023.63/577
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.36

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