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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.08, 865.93 and 441

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.08, 865.93 and 441 is: 661.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.08 : 865.93 = 441 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.08/865.93 = 441/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.08x = 865.93 × 441
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.08x = 381,875.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,875.13/577.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.74

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