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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.51, 796.64 and 411.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.51, 796.64 and 411.95 is: 568.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.51 : 796.64 = 411.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.51/796.64 = 411.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.51x = 796.64 × 411.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.51x = 328,175.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,175.78/577.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.26

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