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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.09, 867.44 and 442.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.09, 867.44 and 442.01 is: 663.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.09 : 867.44 = 442.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.09/867.44 = 442.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.09x = 867.44 × 442.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.09x = 383,410.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,410.61/578.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.24

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