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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.16, 867.59 and 304.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.16, 867.59 and 304.45 is: 456.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.16 : 867.59 = 304.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.16/867.59 = 304.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.16x = 867.59 × 304.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.16x = 264,136.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,136.37/578.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.86

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