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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.85, 865.97 and 433.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.85, 865.97 and 433.41 is: 649.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.85 : 865.97 = 433.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.85/865.97 = 433.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.85x = 865.97 × 433.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.85x = 375,317.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,317.89/577.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649.51

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