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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.51, 865.04 and 467.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.51, 865.04 and 467.35 is: 700.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.51 : 865.04 = 467.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.51/865.04 = 467.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.51x = 865.04 × 467.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.51x = 404,274.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,274.11/577.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.03

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