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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.89, 796.81 and 467.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.89, 796.81 and 467.03 is: 643.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.89 : 796.81 = 467.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.89/796.81 = 467.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.89x = 796.81 × 467.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.89x = 372,130.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,130.19/577.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643.94

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