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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.01, 866.85 and 314.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.01, 866.85 and 314.43 is: 471.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.01 : 866.85 = 314.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.01/866.85 = 314.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.01x = 866.85 × 314.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.01x = 272,563.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,563.65/578.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.56

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