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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.14, 865.10 and 497.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.14, 865.10 and 497.94 is: 745.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.14 : 865.10 = 497.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.14/865.10 = 497.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.14x = 865.10 × 497.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.14x = 430,767.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,767.89/578.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 745.09

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