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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.23, 866.58 and 440.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.23, 866.58 and 440.86 is: 660.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.23 : 866.58 = 440.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.23/866.58 = 440.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.23x = 866.58 × 440.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.23x = 382,040.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,040.46/578.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660.71

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