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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.67, 796.37 and 411.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.67, 796.37 and 411.62 is: 567.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.67 : 796.37 = 411.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.67/796.37 = 411.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.67x = 796.37 × 411.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.67x = 327,795.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,795.78/577.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.45

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