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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.14, 863.60 and 496.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.14, 863.60 and 496.94 is: 743.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.14 : 863.60 = 496.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.14/863.60 = 496.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.14x = 863.60 × 496.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.14x = 429,157.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,157.38/577.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 743.59

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