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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.67, 866.71 and 413.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.67, 866.71 and 413.83 is: 619.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.67 : 866.71 = 413.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.67/866.71 = 413.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.67x = 866.71 × 413.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.67x = 358,670.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,670.60/578.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.82

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