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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.51, 867.08 and 304.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.51, 867.08 and 304.46 is: 456.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.51 : 867.08 = 304.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.51/867.08 = 304.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.51x = 867.08 × 304.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.51x = 263,985.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,985.32/578.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.32

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