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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.48, 867.92 and 304.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.48, 867.92 and 304.29 is: 456.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.48 : 867.92 = 304.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.48/867.92 = 304.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.48x = 867.92 × 304.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.48x = 264,097.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,097.86/578.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.54

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