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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.95, 864.87 and 423.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.95, 864.87 and 423.50 is: 633.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.95 : 864.87 = 423.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.95/864.87 = 423.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.95x = 864.87 × 423.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.95x = 366,266.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,266.53/577.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 633.74

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