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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.96, 795.16 and 504.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.96, 795.16 and 504.45 is: 694.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.96 : 795.16 = 504.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.96/795.16 = 504.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.96x = 795.16 × 504.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.96x = 401,118.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,118.46/577.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694.02

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