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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.07, 863.33 and 462.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.07, 863.33 and 462.69 is: 691.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.07 : 863.33 = 462.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.07/863.33 = 462.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.07x = 863.33 × 462.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.07x = 399,451.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,451.84/578.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691.01

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