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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.73, 868.10 and 417.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.73, 868.10 and 417.44 is: 626.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.73 : 868.10 = 417.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.73/868.10 = 417.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.73x = 868.10 × 417.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.73x = 362,379.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,379.66/578.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.16

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