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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.52, 864.91 and 455.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.52, 864.91 and 455.41 is: 682.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.52 : 864.91 = 455.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.52/864.91 = 455.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.52x = 864.91 × 455.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.52x = 393,888.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,888.66/577.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.03

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