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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.31, 867.53 and 304.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.31, 867.53 and 304.39 is: 456.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.31 : 867.53 = 304.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.31/867.53 = 304.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.31x = 867.53 × 304.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.31x = 264,069.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,069.25/578.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.62

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