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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.26, 865.08 and 546.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.26, 865.08 and 546.48 is: 818.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.26 : 865.08 = 546.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.26/865.08 = 546.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.26x = 865.08 × 546.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.26x = 472,748.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,748.92/577.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 818.95

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