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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.70, 933.48 and 578.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.70, 933.48 and 578.88 is: 866.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.70 : 933.48 = 578.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.70/933.48 = 578.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.70x = 933.48 × 578.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.70x = 540,372.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,372.90/623.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 866.40

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