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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.72, 867.72 and 304.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.72, 867.72 and 304.64 is: 456.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.72 : 867.72 = 304.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.72/867.72 = 304.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.72x = 867.72 × 304.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.72x = 264,342.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,342.22/578.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.77

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