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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.44, 865.23 and 461.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.44, 865.23 and 461.28 is: 691.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.44 : 865.23 = 461.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.44/865.23 = 461.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.44x = 865.23 × 461.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.44x = 399,113.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,113.29/577.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691.18

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