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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.82, 868.69 and 510.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.82, 868.69 and 510.48 is: 766.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.82 : 868.69 = 510.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.82/868.69 = 510.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.82x = 868.69 × 510.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.82x = 443,448.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,448.87/578.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766.13

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