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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.53, 867.83 and 442.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.53, 867.83 and 442.41 is: 663.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.53 : 867.83 = 442.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.53/867.83 = 442.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.53x = 867.83 × 442.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.53x = 383,934.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,934.46/578.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.64

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