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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.27, 914.46 and 577.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.27, 914.46 and 577.22 is: 866.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.27 : 914.46 = 577.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.27/914.46 = 577.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.27x = 914.46 × 577.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.27x = 527,840.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,840.03/609.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 866.35

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