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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.60, 865.80 and 439.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.60, 865.80 and 439.80 is: 660.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.60 : 865.80 = 439.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.60/865.80 = 439.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.60x = 865.80 × 439.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.60x = 380,778.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,778.84/576.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660.39

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