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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.60, 866.54 and 415.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.60, 866.54 and 415.60 is: 623.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.60 : 866.54 = 415.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.60/866.54 = 415.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.60x = 866.54 × 415.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.60x = 360,131.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,131.95/577.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.50

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