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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.70, 867.13 and 318.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.70, 867.13 and 318.32 is: 476.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.70 : 867.13 = 318.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.70/867.13 = 318.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.70x = 867.13 × 318.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.70x = 276,021.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,021.48/578.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.97

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