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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.29, 867.45 and 145.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.29, 867.45 and 145.45 is: 218.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.29 : 867.45 = 145.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.29/867.45 = 145.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.29x = 867.45 × 145.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.29x = 126,170.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,170.60/578.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.18

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