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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578, 866.28 and 404.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578, 866.28 and 404.72 is: 606.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578 : 866.28 = 404.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578/866.28 = 404.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578x = 866.28 × 404.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578x = 350,600.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,600.84/578
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.58

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