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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.45, 867.60 and 546.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.45, 867.60 and 546.32 is: 819.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.45 : 867.60 = 546.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.45/867.60 = 546.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.45x = 867.60 × 546.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.45x = 473,982.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,982.89/578.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 819.41

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