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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.84, 796.08 and 461.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.84, 796.08 and 461.20 is: 635.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.84 : 796.08 = 461.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.84/796.08 = 461.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.84x = 796.08 × 461.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.84x = 367,152.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,152.10/577.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.39

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