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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.54, 866.79 and 304.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.54, 866.79 and 304.83 is: 456.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.54 : 866.79 = 304.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.54/866.79 = 304.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.54x = 866.79 × 304.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.54x = 264,219.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,219.51/578.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.70

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