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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.96, 797.58 and 494.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.96, 797.58 and 494.96 is: 683.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.96 : 797.58 = 494.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.96/797.58 = 494.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.96x = 797.58 × 494.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.96x = 394,770.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,770.20/577.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683.04

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