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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.80, 864.74 and 439.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.80, 864.74 and 439.81 is: 660.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.80 : 864.74 = 439.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.80/864.74 = 439.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.80x = 864.74 × 439.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.80x = 380,320.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,320.24/575.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660.51

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