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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.24, 867.66 and 304.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.24, 867.66 and 304.35 is: 456.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.24 : 867.66 = 304.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.24/867.66 = 304.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.24x = 867.66 × 304.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.24x = 264,070.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,070.80/578.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.68

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