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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.86, 864.90 and 423.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.86, 864.90 and 423.75 is: 634.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.86 : 864.90 = 423.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.86/864.90 = 423.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.86x = 864.90 × 423.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.86x = 366,501.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,501.38/577.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 634.24

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