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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.26, 867.40 and 322.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.26, 867.40 and 322.30 is: 483.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.26 : 867.40 = 322.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.26/867.40 = 322.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.26x = 867.40 × 322.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.26x = 279,563.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,563.02/578.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.46

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