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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.96, 866.28 and 433.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.96, 866.28 and 433.52 is: 648.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.96 : 866.28 = 433.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.96/866.28 = 433.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.96x = 866.28 × 433.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.96x = 375,549.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,549.71/578.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.66

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