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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.23, 867.36 and 451.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.23, 867.36 and 451.51 is: 677.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.23 : 867.36 = 451.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.23/867.36 = 451.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.23x = 867.36 × 451.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.23x = 391,621.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,621.71/578.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 677.28

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