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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.02, 796.47 and 411.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.02, 796.47 and 411.72 is: 568.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.02 : 796.47 = 411.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.02/796.47 = 411.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.02x = 796.47 × 411.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.02x = 327,918.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,918.10/577.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.29

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