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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.14, 864.96 and 403.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.14, 864.96 and 403.56 is: 604.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.14 : 864.96 = 403.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.14/864.96 = 403.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.14x = 864.96 × 403.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.14x = 349,063.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,063.26/577.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.82

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