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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.04, 795.28 and 421.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.04, 795.28 and 421.52 is: 580.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.04 : 795.28 = 421.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.04/795.28 = 421.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.04x = 795.28 × 421.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.04x = 335,226.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,226.43/577.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.94

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