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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.57, 865.16 and 440.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.57, 865.16 and 440.49 is: 660.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.57 : 865.16 = 440.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.57/865.16 = 440.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.57x = 865.16 × 440.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.57x = 381,093.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,093.78/576.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660.97

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