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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.10, 797.09 and 419.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.10, 797.09 and 419.48 is: 579.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.10 : 797.09 = 419.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.10/797.09 = 419.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.10x = 797.09 × 419.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.10x = 334,357.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,357.23/577.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.38

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