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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.97, 867.39 and 424.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.97, 867.39 and 424.29 is: 636.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.97 : 867.39 = 424.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.97/867.39 = 424.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.97x = 867.39 × 424.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.97x = 368,024.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,024.90/577.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.76

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