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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.06, 867.56 and 304.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.06, 867.56 and 304.40 is: 456.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.06 : 867.56 = 304.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.06/867.56 = 304.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.06x = 867.56 × 304.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.06x = 264,085.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,085.26/578.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.85

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