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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.08, 866.24 and 440.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.08, 866.24 and 440.96 is: 660.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.08 : 866.24 = 440.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.08/866.24 = 440.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.08x = 866.24 × 440.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.08x = 381,977.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,977.19/578.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660.77

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