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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.46, 867.68 and 557.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.46, 867.68 and 557.96 is: 836.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.46 : 867.68 = 557.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.46/867.68 = 557.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.46x = 867.68 × 557.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.46x = 484,130.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,130.73/578.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 836.93

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