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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.07, 863.10 and 301.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.07, 863.10 and 301.29 is: 452.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.07 : 863.10 = 301.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.07/863.10 = 301.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.07x = 863.10 × 301.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.07x = 260,043.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,043.40/575.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.19

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