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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.04, 865.98 and 449.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.04, 865.98 and 449.16 is: 672.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.04 : 865.98 = 449.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.04/865.98 = 449.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.04x = 865.98 × 449.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.04x = 388,963.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,963.58/578.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 672.90

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