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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.12, 796.44 and 436.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.12, 796.44 and 436.99 is: 603.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.12 : 796.44 = 436.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.12/796.44 = 436.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.12x = 796.44 × 436.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.12x = 348,032.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,032.33/577.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.06

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