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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.60, 866.97 and 469.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.60, 866.97 and 469.85 is: 704.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.60 : 866.97 = 469.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.60/866.97 = 469.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.60x = 866.97 × 469.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.60x = 407,341.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,341.52/578.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704.02

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