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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.23, 796.09 and 430.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.23, 796.09 and 430.22 is: 593.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.23 : 796.09 = 430.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.23/796.09 = 430.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.23x = 796.09 × 430.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.23x = 342,487.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,487.71/577.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.33

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