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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.83, 867.96 and 440.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.83, 867.96 and 440.40 is: 661.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.83 : 867.96 = 440.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.83/867.96 = 440.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.83x = 867.96 × 440.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.83x = 382,249.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,249.58/577.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.53

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