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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.04, 867.96 and 468.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.04, 867.96 and 468.78 is: 703.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.04 : 867.96 = 468.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.04/867.96 = 468.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.04x = 867.96 × 468.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.04x = 406,882.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,882.29/578.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703.90

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