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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.18, 866.24 and 447.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.18, 866.24 and 447.51 is: 671.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.18 : 866.24 = 447.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.18/866.24 = 447.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.18x = 866.24 × 447.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.18x = 387,651.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,651.06/577.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671.63

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