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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.21, 796.79 and 411.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.21, 796.79 and 411.96 is: 567.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.21 : 796.79 = 411.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.21/796.79 = 411.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.21x = 796.79 × 411.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.21x = 328,245.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,245.61/578.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.69

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