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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.32, 796.12 and 494.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.32, 796.12 and 494.70 is: 682.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.32 : 796.12 = 494.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.32/796.12 = 494.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.32x = 796.12 × 494.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.32x = 393,840.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,840.56/577.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.19

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