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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.02, 867.30 and 304.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.02, 867.30 and 304.38 is: 456.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.02 : 867.30 = 304.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.02/867.30 = 304.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.02x = 867.30 × 304.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.02x = 263,988.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,988.77/578.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.71

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