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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.04, 865.20 and 413.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.04, 865.20 and 413.40 is: 618.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.04 : 865.20 = 413.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.04/865.20 = 413.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.04x = 865.20 × 413.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.04x = 357,673.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,673.68/578.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.77

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