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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.35, 795.90 and 411.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.35, 795.90 and 411.48 is: 567.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.35 : 795.90 = 411.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.35/795.90 = 411.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.35x = 795.90 × 411.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.35x = 327,496.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,496.93/577.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.24

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