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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.66, 867.09 and 318.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.66, 867.09 and 318.44 is: 477.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.66 : 867.09 = 318.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.66/867.09 = 318.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.66x = 867.09 × 318.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.66x = 276,116.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,116.14/578.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.16

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