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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.34, 865.08 and 480.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.34, 865.08 and 480.06 is: 718.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.34 : 865.08 = 480.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.34/865.08 = 480.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.34x = 865.08 × 480.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.34x = 415,290.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,290.30/578.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 718.07

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