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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.70, 867.15 and 304.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.70, 867.15 and 304.38 is: 456.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.70 : 867.15 = 304.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.70/867.15 = 304.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.70x = 867.15 × 304.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.70x = 263,943.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,943.12/578.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.10

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