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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.07, 866.30 and 317.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.07, 866.30 and 317.66 is: 476.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.07 : 866.30 = 317.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.07/866.30 = 317.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.07x = 866.30 × 317.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.07x = 275,182.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,182.94/578.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.04

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