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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.23, 866 and 415.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.23, 866 and 415.23 is: 622.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.23 : 866 = 415.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.23/866 = 415.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.23x = 866 × 415.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.23x = 359,589.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,589.18/577.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.96

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