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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.92, 796.91 and 472.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.92, 796.91 and 472.21 is: 651.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.92 : 796.91 = 472.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.92/796.91 = 472.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.92x = 796.91 × 472.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.92x = 376,308.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,308.87/577.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.14

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