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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.04, 867.18 and 442.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.04, 867.18 and 442.80 is: 664.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.04 : 867.18 = 442.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.04/867.18 = 442.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.04x = 867.18 × 442.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.04x = 383,987.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,987.30/578.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.29

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