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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.67, 866.99 and 304.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.67, 866.99 and 304.11 is: 455.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.67 : 866.99 = 304.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.67/866.99 = 304.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.67x = 866.99 × 304.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.67x = 263,658.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,658.81/578.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.63

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