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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.04, 866.28 and 447.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.04, 866.28 and 447.44 is: 671.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.04 : 866.28 = 447.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.04/866.28 = 447.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.04x = 866.28 × 447.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.04x = 387,608.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,608.32/577.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671.72

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