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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.67, 865.49 and 403.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.67, 865.49 and 403.98 is: 605.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.67 : 865.49 = 403.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.67/865.49 = 403.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.67x = 865.49 × 403.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.67x = 349,641.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,641.66/577.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.26

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