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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.34, 868.05 and 434.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.34, 868.05 and 434.34 is: 651.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.34 : 868.05 = 434.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.34/868.05 = 434.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.34x = 868.05 × 434.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.34x = 377,028.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,028.84/578.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.92

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