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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.61, 867.78 and 304.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.61, 867.78 and 304.02 is: 455.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.61 : 867.78 = 304.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.61/867.78 = 304.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.61x = 867.78 × 304.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.61x = 263,822.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,822.48/578.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.96

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