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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.86, 865.71 and 423.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.86, 865.71 and 423.18 is: 635.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.86 : 865.71 = 423.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.86/865.71 = 423.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.86x = 865.71 × 423.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.86x = 366,351.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,351.16/576.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.08

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