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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.96, 866.19 and 440.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.96, 866.19 and 440.50 is: 660.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.96 : 866.19 = 440.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.96/866.19 = 440.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.96x = 866.19 × 440.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.96x = 381,556.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,556.70/577.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660.18

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