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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.44, 796.14 and 472.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.44, 796.14 and 472.41 is: 651.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.44 : 796.14 = 472.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.44/796.14 = 472.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.44x = 796.14 × 472.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.44x = 376,104.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,104.50/577.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.33

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