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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.05, 867.33 and 304.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.05, 867.33 and 304.08 is: 456.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.05 : 867.33 = 304.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.05/867.33 = 304.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.05x = 867.33 × 304.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.05x = 263,737.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,737.71/578.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.25

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