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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.59, 796.24 and 411.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.59, 796.24 and 411.74 is: 567.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.59 : 796.24 = 411.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.59/796.24 = 411.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.59x = 796.24 × 411.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.59x = 327,843.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,843.86/577.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.61

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