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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.04, 863.88 and 496.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.04, 863.88 and 496.40 is: 743.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.04 : 863.88 = 496.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.04/863.88 = 496.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.04x = 863.88 × 496.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.04x = 428,830.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,830.03/577.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 743.15

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