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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.48, 868.05 and 304.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.48, 868.05 and 304.70 is: 457.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.48 : 868.05 = 304.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.48/868.05 = 304.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.48x = 868.05 × 304.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.48x = 264,490.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,490.49/578.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.22

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