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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.64, 867.58 and 318.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.64, 867.58 and 318.77 is: 477.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.64 : 867.58 = 318.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.64/867.58 = 318.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.64x = 867.58 × 318.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.64x = 276,557.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,557.94/578.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.94

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