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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.04, 868.76 and 481.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.04, 868.76 and 481.16 is: 723.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.04 : 868.76 = 481.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.04/868.76 = 481.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.04x = 868.76 × 481.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.04x = 418,012.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,012.56/578.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723.16

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