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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.78, 866.70 and 441.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.78, 866.70 and 441.66 is: 662.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.78 : 866.70 = 441.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.78/866.70 = 441.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.78x = 866.70 × 441.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.78x = 382,786.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,786.72/577.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662.52

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