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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.36, 867.96 and 424.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.36, 867.96 and 424.68 is: 637.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.36 : 867.96 = 424.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.36/867.96 = 424.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.36x = 867.96 × 424.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.36x = 368,605.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,605.25/578.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.33

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