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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.36, 866.73 and 304.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.36, 866.73 and 304.34 is: 456.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.36 : 866.73 = 304.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.36/866.73 = 304.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.36x = 866.73 × 304.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.36x = 263,780.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,780.61/578.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.08

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