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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 646.79, 965.22 and 577.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 646.79, 965.22 and 577.59 is: 861.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    646.79 : 965.22 = 577.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    646.79/965.22 = 577.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    646.79x = 965.22 × 577.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    646.79x = 557,503.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,503.83/646.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 861.95

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