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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.26, 797.10 and 430.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.26, 797.10 and 430.56 is: 594.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.26 : 797.10 = 430.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.26/797.10 = 430.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.26x = 797.10 × 430.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.26x = 343,199.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,199.38/577.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.53

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