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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.64, 796.80 and 420.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.64, 796.80 and 420.09 is: 579.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.64 : 796.80 = 420.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.64/796.80 = 420.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.64x = 796.80 × 420.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.64x = 334,727.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,727.71/577.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.47

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