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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.89, 795.64 and 467.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.89, 795.64 and 467.73 is: 643.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.89 : 795.64 = 467.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.89/795.64 = 467.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.89x = 795.64 × 467.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.89x = 372,144.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,144.70/577.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643.97

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