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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.46, 868.13 and 463.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.46, 868.13 and 463.92 is: 696.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.46 : 868.13 = 463.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.46/868.13 = 463.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.46x = 868.13 × 463.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.46x = 402,742.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,742.87/578.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 696.23

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