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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.22, 865.77 and 440.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.22, 865.77 and 440.61 is: 659.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.22 : 865.77 = 440.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.22/865.77 = 440.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.22x = 865.77 × 440.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.22x = 381,466.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,466.92/578.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659.73

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