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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.20, 864.64 and 431.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.20, 864.64 and 431.36 is: 646.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.20 : 864.64 = 431.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.20/864.64 = 431.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.20x = 864.64 × 431.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.20x = 372,971.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,971.11/577.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646.17

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