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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.03, 867.45 and 457.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.03, 867.45 and 457.07 is: 685.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.03 : 867.45 = 457.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.03/867.45 = 457.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.03x = 867.45 × 457.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.03x = 396,485.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,485.37/578.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685.93

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