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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.58, 866.16 and 454.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.58, 866.16 and 454.43 is: 681.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.58 : 866.16 = 454.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.58/866.16 = 454.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.58x = 866.16 × 454.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.58x = 393,606.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,606.43/577.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.47

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