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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.24, 866.20 and 447.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.24, 866.20 and 447.79 is: 670.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.24 : 866.20 = 447.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.24/866.20 = 447.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.24x = 866.20 × 447.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.24x = 387,875.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,875.70/578.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670.79

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