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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.33, 865.43 and 423.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.33, 865.43 and 423.87 is: 634.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.33 : 865.43 = 423.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.33/865.43 = 423.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.33x = 865.43 × 423.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.33x = 366,827.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,827.69/578.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 634.29

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