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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.41, 867.97 and 304.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.41, 867.97 and 304.69 is: 457.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.41 : 867.97 = 304.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.41/867.97 = 304.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.41x = 867.97 × 304.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.41x = 264,461.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,461.78/578.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.22

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