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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.93, 797.48 and 341.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.93, 797.48 and 341.89 is: 471.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.93 : 797.48 = 341.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.93/797.48 = 341.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.93x = 797.48 × 341.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.93x = 272,648.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,648.98/577.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.77

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