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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.29, 792.78 and 494.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.29, 792.78 and 494.40 is: 678.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.29 : 792.78 = 494.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.29/792.78 = 494.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.29x = 792.78 × 494.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.29x = 391,950.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,950.43/577.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678.95

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