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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.92, 867.58 and 424.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.92, 867.58 and 424.12 is: 635.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.92 : 867.58 = 424.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.92/867.58 = 424.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.92x = 867.58 × 424.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.92x = 367,958.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,958.03/578.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.59

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