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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.60, 866.80 and 415.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.60, 866.80 and 415.42 is: 623.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.60 : 866.80 = 415.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.60/866.80 = 415.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.60x = 866.80 × 415.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.60x = 360,086.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,086.06/577.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.42

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