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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.92, 868.22 and 270.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.92, 868.22 and 270.47 is: 405.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.92 : 868.22 = 270.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.92/868.22 = 270.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.92x = 868.22 × 270.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.92x = 234,827.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,827.46/578.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.63

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