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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.43, 867.74 and 304.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.43, 867.74 and 304.44 is: 456.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.43 : 867.74 = 304.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.43/867.74 = 304.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.43x = 867.74 × 304.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.43x = 264,173.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,173.24/578.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.71

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