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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.73, 868.10 and 322.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.73, 868.10 and 322.77 is: 484.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.73 : 868.10 = 322.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.73/868.10 = 322.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.73x = 868.10 × 322.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.73x = 280,195.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,195.02/578.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.16

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