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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.08, 867.30 and 434.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.08, 867.30 and 434.08 is: 651.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.08 : 867.30 = 434.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.08/867.30 = 434.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.08x = 867.30 × 434.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.08x = 376,477.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,477.58/578.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.26

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