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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.67, 867.99 and 305.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.67, 867.99 and 305.28 is: 457.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.67 : 867.99 = 305.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.67/867.99 = 305.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.67x = 867.99 × 305.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.67x = 264,979.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,979.99/578.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.91

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