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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.70, 867.44 and 417.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.70, 867.44 and 417.10 is: 625.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.70 : 867.44 = 417.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.70/867.44 = 417.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.70x = 867.44 × 417.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.70x = 361,809.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,809.22/578.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.21

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