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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.36, 864.15 and 423.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.36, 864.15 and 423.25 is: 633.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.36 : 864.15 = 423.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.36/864.15 = 423.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.36x = 864.15 × 423.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.36x = 365,750.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,750.12/577.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 633.49

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