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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.74, 868.11 and 304.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.74, 868.11 and 304.45 is: 456.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.74 : 868.11 = 304.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.74/868.11 = 304.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.74x = 868.11 × 304.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.74x = 264,296.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,296.09/578.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.68

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