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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.56, 868.08 and 304.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.56, 868.08 and 304.59 is: 457.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.56 : 868.08 = 304.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.56/868.08 = 304.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.56x = 868.08 × 304.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.56x = 264,408.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,408.49/578.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.01

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