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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.68, 797.40 and 422.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.68, 797.40 and 422.64 is: 583.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.68 : 797.40 = 422.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.68/797.40 = 422.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.68x = 797.40 × 422.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.68x = 337,013.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,013.14/577.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.39

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