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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.04, 866.13 and 447.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.04, 866.13 and 447.75 is: 670.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.04 : 866.13 = 447.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.04/866.13 = 447.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.04x = 866.13 × 447.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.04x = 387,809.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,809.71/578.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670.90

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