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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.97, 866.66 and 416.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.97, 866.66 and 416.61 is: 623.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.97 : 866.66 = 416.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.97/866.66 = 416.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.97x = 866.66 × 416.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.97x = 361,057.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,057.14/578.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.62

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