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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 581.28, 870.64 and 478.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 581.28, 870.64 and 478.32 is: 716.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    581.28 : 870.64 = 478.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    581.28/870.64 = 478.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    581.28x = 870.64 × 478.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    581.28x = 416,444.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,444.52/581.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 716.43

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