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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.59, 866.77 and 448.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.59, 866.77 and 448.52 is: 671.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.59 : 866.77 = 448.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.59/866.77 = 448.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.59x = 866.77 × 448.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.59x = 388,758.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,758.23/578.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671.91

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