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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.85, 867.47 and 434.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.85, 867.47 and 434.40 is: 650.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.85 : 867.47 = 434.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.85/867.47 = 434.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.85x = 867.47 × 434.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.85x = 376,826.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,826.80/578.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.99

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