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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.74, 866.91 and 441.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.74, 866.91 and 441.61 is: 662.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.74 : 866.91 = 441.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.74/866.91 = 441.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.74x = 866.91 × 441.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.74x = 382,836.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,836.13/577.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662.64

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