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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.78, 866.70 and 448.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.78, 866.70 and 448.56 is: 671.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.78 : 866.70 = 448.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.78/866.70 = 448.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.78x = 866.70 × 448.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.78x = 388,766.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,766.95/578.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671.71

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