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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.51, 868.07 and 442.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.51, 868.07 and 442.43 is: 663.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.51 : 868.07 = 442.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.51/868.07 = 442.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.51x = 868.07 × 442.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.51x = 384,060.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,060.21/578.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.88

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