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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.91, 868.73 and 305.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.91, 868.73 and 305.19 is: 457.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.91 : 868.73 = 305.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.91/868.73 = 305.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.91x = 868.73 × 305.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.91x = 265,126.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,126.18/578.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.97

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