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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.26, 865.02 and 455.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.26, 865.02 and 455.76 is: 682.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.26 : 865.02 = 455.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.26/865.02 = 455.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.26x = 865.02 × 455.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.26x = 394,241.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,241.52/577.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.95

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