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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.15, 795.84 and 411.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.15, 795.84 and 411.30 is: 567.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.15 : 795.84 = 411.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.15/795.84 = 411.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.15x = 795.84 × 411.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.15x = 327,328.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,328.99/577.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.15

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