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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.11, 796.07 and 410.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.11, 796.07 and 410.96 is: 566.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.11 : 796.07 = 410.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.11/796.07 = 410.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.11x = 796.07 × 410.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.11x = 327,149.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,149.97/577.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.88

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