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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.44, 864.48 and 449.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.44, 864.48 and 449.28 is: 672.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.44 : 864.48 = 449.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.44/864.48 = 449.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.44x = 864.48 × 449.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.44x = 388,393.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,393.57/577.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 672.61

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