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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.41, 796.05 and 494.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.41, 796.05 and 494.16 is: 681.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.41 : 796.05 = 494.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.41/796.05 = 494.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.41x = 796.05 × 494.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.41x = 393,376.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,376.07/577.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.28

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