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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.43, 864.59 and 451.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.43, 864.59 and 451.07 is: 675.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.43 : 864.59 = 451.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.43/864.59 = 451.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.43x = 864.59 × 451.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.43x = 389,990.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,990.61/577.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.40

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