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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.59, 797.58 and 421.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.59, 797.58 and 421.11 is: 581.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.59 : 797.58 = 421.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.59/797.58 = 421.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.59x = 797.58 × 421.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.59x = 335,868.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,868.91/577.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.50

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