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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.13, 796.64 and 402.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.13, 796.64 and 402.98 is: 556.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.13 : 796.64 = 402.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.13/796.64 = 402.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.13x = 796.64 × 402.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.13x = 321,023.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,023.99/577.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.25

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