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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.56, 865.26 and 449.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.56, 865.26 and 449.04 is: 672.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.56 : 865.26 = 449.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.56/865.26 = 449.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.56x = 865.26 × 449.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.56x = 388,536.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,536.35/577.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 672.72

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