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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.88, 866.98 and 289.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.88, 866.98 and 289.48 is: 434.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.88 : 866.98 = 289.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.88/866.98 = 289.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.88x = 866.98 × 289.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.88x = 250,973.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,973.37/577.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.30

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