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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.84, 866.43 and 441.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.84, 866.43 and 441.54 is: 660.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.84 : 866.43 = 441.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.84/866.43 = 441.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.84x = 866.43 × 441.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.84x = 382,563.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,563.50/578.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660.92

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