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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.09, 863.57 and 462.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.09, 863.57 and 462.27 is: 691.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.09 : 863.57 = 462.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.09/863.57 = 462.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.09x = 863.57 × 462.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.09x = 399,203.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,203.66/577.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691.76

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