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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.26, 866.10 and 415.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.26, 866.10 and 415.44 is: 622.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.26 : 866.10 = 415.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.26/866.10 = 415.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.26x = 866.10 × 415.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.26x = 359,812.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,812.58/578.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.23

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