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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.23, 865.86 and 450.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.23, 865.86 and 450.51 is: 675.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.23 : 865.86 = 450.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.23/865.86 = 450.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.23x = 865.86 × 450.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.23x = 390,078.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,078.59/577.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.78

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