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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.15, 866.16 and 456.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.15, 866.16 and 456.04 is: 683.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.15 : 866.16 = 456.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.15/866.16 = 456.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.15x = 866.16 × 456.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.15x = 395,004.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,004.69/578.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683.22

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