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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.16, 866.20 and 496.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.16, 866.20 and 496.24 is: 743.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.16 : 866.20 = 496.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.16/866.20 = 496.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.16x = 866.20 × 496.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.16x = 429,843.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,843.09/578.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 743.47

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