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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.27, 865.58 and 456.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.27, 865.58 and 456.77 is: 683.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.27 : 865.58 = 456.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.27/865.58 = 456.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.27x = 865.58 × 456.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.27x = 395,364.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,364.36/578.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683.71

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