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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.80, 866.94 and 475.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.80, 866.94 and 475.84 is: 712.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.80 : 866.94 = 475.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.80/866.94 = 475.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.80x = 866.94 × 475.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.80x = 412,524.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,524.73/578.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 712.72

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