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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.85, 866.07 and 441.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.85, 866.07 and 441.15 is: 661.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.85 : 866.07 = 441.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.85/866.07 = 441.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.85x = 866.07 × 441.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.85x = 382,066.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,066.78/577.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.19

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