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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.37, 867.80 and 304.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.37, 867.80 and 304.32 is: 456.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.37 : 867.80 = 304.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.37/867.80 = 304.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.37x = 867.80 × 304.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.37x = 264,091.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,091.20/578.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.61

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