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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.67, 867.07 and 318.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.67, 867.07 and 318.66 is: 477.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.67 : 867.07 = 318.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.67/867.07 = 318.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.67x = 867.07 × 318.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.67x = 276,300.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,300.53/578.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.48

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