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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.78, 867.51 and 300.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.78, 867.51 and 300.35 is: 450.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.78 : 867.51 = 300.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.78/867.51 = 300.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.78x = 867.51 × 300.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.78x = 260,556.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,556.63/578.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.18

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