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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.13, 866.70 and 456.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.13, 866.70 and 456.95 is: 685.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.13 : 866.70 = 456.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.13/866.70 = 456.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.13x = 866.70 × 456.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.13x = 396,034.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,034.23/578.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685.03

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