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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.64, 867.48 and 475.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.64, 867.48 and 475.68 is: 713.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.64 : 867.48 = 475.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.64/867.48 = 475.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.64x = 867.48 × 475.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.64x = 412,642.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,642.89/578.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 713.13

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