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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.05, 866.98 and 317.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.05, 866.98 and 317.97 is: 476.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.05 : 866.98 = 317.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.05/866.98 = 317.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.05x = 866.98 × 317.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.05x = 275,670.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,670.70/578.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.90

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