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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.66, 868.28 and 442.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.66, 868.28 and 442.58 is: 664.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.66 : 868.28 = 442.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.66/868.28 = 442.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.66x = 868.28 × 442.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.66x = 384,276.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,276.81/578.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.09

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