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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.32, 866.25 and 546.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.32, 866.25 and 546.33 is: 819.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.32 : 866.25 = 546.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.32/866.25 = 546.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.32x = 866.25 × 546.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.32x = 473,258.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,258.36/577.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 819.75

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