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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.48, 797.70 and 423.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.48, 797.70 and 423.04 is: 584.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.48 : 797.70 = 423.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.48/797.70 = 423.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.48x = 797.70 × 423.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.48x = 337,459.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,459.01/577.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.36

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