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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.83, 797.82 and 410.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.83, 797.82 and 410.57 is: 565.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.83 : 797.82 = 410.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.83/797.82 = 410.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.83x = 797.82 × 410.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.83x = 327,556.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,556.97/578.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.90

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