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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.44, 867.44 and 449.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.44, 867.44 and 449.44 is: 675.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.44 : 867.44 = 449.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.44/867.44 = 449.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.44x = 867.44 × 449.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.44x = 389,862.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,862.23/577.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.16

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