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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.68, 866.55 and 285.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.68, 866.55 and 285.45 is: 428.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.68 : 866.55 = 285.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.68/866.55 = 285.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.68x = 866.55 × 285.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.68x = 247,356.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,356.70/577.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.19

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