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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.92, 867.52 and 416.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.92, 867.52 and 416.92 is: 624.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.92 : 867.52 = 416.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.92/867.52 = 416.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.92x = 867.52 × 416.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.92x = 361,686.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,686.44/578.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.76

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