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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.69, 796.95 and 419.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.69, 796.95 and 419.92 is: 579.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.69 : 796.95 = 419.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.69/796.95 = 419.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.69x = 796.95 × 419.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.69x = 334,653.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,653.25/577.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.30

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