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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.08, 796.14 and 429.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.08, 796.14 and 429.72 is: 592.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.08 : 796.14 = 429.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.08/796.14 = 429.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.08x = 796.14 × 429.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.08x = 342,117.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,117.28/577.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.84

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