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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.32, 867.49 and 499.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.32, 867.49 and 499.05 is: 748.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.32 : 867.49 = 499.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.32/867.49 = 499.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.32x = 867.49 × 499.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.32x = 432,919.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,919.64/578.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748.58

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