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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.69, 797.97 and 410.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.69, 797.97 and 410.81 is: 566.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.69 : 797.97 = 410.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.69/797.97 = 410.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.69x = 797.97 × 410.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.69x = 327,814.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,814.06/578.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.48

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