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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.86, 867.26 and 304.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.86, 867.26 and 304.21 is: 456.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.86 : 867.26 = 304.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.86/867.26 = 304.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.86x = 867.26 × 304.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.86x = 263,829.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,829.16/577.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.56

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