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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.02, 864.92 and 284.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.02, 864.92 and 284.73 is: 426.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.02 : 864.92 = 284.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.02/864.92 = 284.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.02x = 864.92 × 284.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.02x = 246,268.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,268.67/577.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.79

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