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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.73, 867.66 and 318.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.73, 867.66 and 318.84 is: 478.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.73 : 867.66 = 318.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.73/867.66 = 318.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.73x = 867.66 × 318.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.73x = 276,644.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,644.71/578.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.02

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