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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.91, 866.81 and 304.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.91, 866.81 and 304.42 is: 455.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.91 : 866.81 = 304.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.91/866.81 = 304.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.91x = 866.81 × 304.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.91x = 263,874.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,874.30/578.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.81

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