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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.08, 866.40 and 424.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.08, 866.40 and 424.80 is: 637.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.08 : 866.40 = 424.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.08/866.40 = 424.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.08x = 866.40 × 424.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.08x = 368,046.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,046.72/577.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.77

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