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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.68, 865.98 and 455.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.68, 865.98 and 455.64 is: 683.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.68 : 865.98 = 455.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.68/865.98 = 455.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.68x = 865.98 × 455.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.68x = 394,575.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,575.13/577.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683.03

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