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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.86, 867.48 and 304.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.86, 867.48 and 304.84 is: 456.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.86 : 867.48 = 304.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.86/867.48 = 304.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.86x = 867.48 × 304.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.86x = 264,442.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,442.60/578.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.83

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