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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.85, 866.67 and 405.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.85, 866.67 and 405.12 is: 606.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.85 : 866.67 = 405.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.85/866.67 = 405.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.85x = 866.67 × 405.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.85x = 351,105.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,105.35/578.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.56

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