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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.89, 868.67 and 301.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.89, 868.67 and 301.26 is: 452.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.89 : 868.67 = 301.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.89/868.67 = 301.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.89x = 868.67 × 301.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.89x = 261,697.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,697.66/578.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.07

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