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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.58, 867.25 and 461.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.58, 867.25 and 461.69 is: 693.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.58 : 867.25 = 461.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.58/867.25 = 461.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.58x = 867.25 × 461.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.58x = 400,396.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,396.32/577.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693.23

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