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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.88, 866.97 and 456.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.88, 866.97 and 456.30 is: 683.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.88 : 866.97 = 456.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.88/866.97 = 456.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.88x = 866.97 × 456.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.88x = 395,598.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,598.41/578.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683.39

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