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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.69, 866.48 and 304.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.69, 866.48 and 304.20 is: 455.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.69 : 866.48 = 304.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.69/866.48 = 304.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.69x = 866.48 × 304.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.69x = 263,581.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,581.70/578.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.48

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