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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.62, 796.83 and 341.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.62, 796.83 and 341.49 is: 471.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.62 : 796.83 = 341.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.62/796.83 = 341.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.62x = 796.83 × 341.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.62x = 272,109.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,109.48/577.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.09

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