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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.08, 795.50 and 473.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.08, 795.50 and 473.40 is: 652.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.08 : 795.50 = 473.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.08/795.50 = 473.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.08x = 795.50 × 473.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.08x = 376,589.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,589.70/577.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.58

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