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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.45, 866.17 and 498.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.45, 866.17 and 498.17 is: 747.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.45 : 866.17 = 498.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.45/866.17 = 498.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.45x = 866.17 × 498.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.45x = 431,493.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,493.09/577.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747.25

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