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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.47, 796.46 and 400.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.47, 796.46 and 400.68 is: 552.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.47 : 796.46 = 400.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.47/796.46 = 400.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.47x = 796.46 × 400.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.47x = 319,123.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,123.59/577.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.62

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