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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.98, 867.44 and 304.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.98, 867.44 and 304.24 is: 456.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.98 : 867.44 = 304.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.98/867.44 = 304.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.98x = 867.44 × 304.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.98x = 263,909.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,909.95/577.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.61

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