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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.44, 923.64 and 577.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.44, 923.64 and 577.16 is: 866.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.44 : 923.64 = 577.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.44/923.64 = 577.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.44x = 923.64 × 577.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.44x = 533,088.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,088.06/615.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 866.19

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