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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.40, 866.10 and 499.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.40, 866.10 and 499.10 is: 748.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.40 : 866.10 = 499.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.40/866.10 = 499.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.40x = 866.10 × 499.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.40x = 432,270.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,270.51/577.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748.65

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