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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.69, 868.01 and 145.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.69, 868.01 and 145.85 is: 218.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.69 : 868.01 = 145.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.69/868.01 = 145.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.69x = 868.01 × 145.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.69x = 126,594.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,594.92/578.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.76

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