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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.54, 867.93 and 443.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.54, 867.93 and 443.30 is: 665.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.54 : 867.93 = 443.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.54/867.93 = 443.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.54x = 867.93 × 443.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.54x = 384,753.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,753.37/578.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.04

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