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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.86, 866.76 and 486.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.86, 866.76 and 486.40 is: 729.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.86 : 866.76 = 486.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.86/866.76 = 486.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.86x = 866.76 × 486.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.86x = 421,592.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,592.06/577.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 729.57

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