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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.88, 796.33 and 411.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.88, 796.33 and 411.80 is: 567.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.88 : 796.33 = 411.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.88/796.33 = 411.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.88x = 796.33 × 411.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.88x = 327,928.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,928.69/577.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.47

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