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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.95, 864.90 and 403.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.95, 864.90 and 403.80 is: 604.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.95 : 864.90 = 403.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.95/864.90 = 403.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.95x = 864.90 × 403.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.95x = 349,246.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,246.62/577.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.29

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