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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.05, 865.79 and 447.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.05, 865.79 and 447.16 is: 669.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.05 : 865.79 = 447.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.05/865.79 = 447.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.05x = 865.79 × 447.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.05x = 387,144.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,144.42/578.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669.74

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