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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.15, 865.42 and 423.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.15, 865.42 and 423.45 is: 634.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.15 : 865.42 = 423.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.15/865.42 = 423.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.15x = 865.42 × 423.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.15x = 366,461.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,461.04/577.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 634.95

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