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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.42, 866.34 and 413.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.42, 866.34 and 413.58 is: 619.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.42 : 866.34 = 413.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.42/866.34 = 413.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.42x = 866.34 × 413.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.42x = 358,300.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,300.90/578.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.45

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