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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.60, 867.09 and 434.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.60, 867.09 and 434.15 is: 650.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.60 : 867.09 = 434.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.60/867.09 = 434.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.60x = 867.09 × 434.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.60x = 376,447.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,447.12/578.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.62

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