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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.17, 863.35 and 301.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.17, 863.35 and 301.46 is: 452.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.17 : 863.35 = 301.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.17/863.35 = 301.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.17x = 863.35 × 301.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.17x = 260,260.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,260.42/575.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.50

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