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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.98, 797.28 and 411.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.98, 797.28 and 411.83 is: 568.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.98 : 797.28 = 411.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.98/797.28 = 411.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.98x = 797.28 × 411.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.98x = 328,343.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,343.82/577.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.09

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