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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.35, 867.47 and 304.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.35, 867.47 and 304.88 is: 456.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.35 : 867.47 = 304.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.35/867.47 = 304.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.35x = 867.47 × 304.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.35x = 264,468.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,468.39/579.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.49

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