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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.19, 864.34 and 301.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.19, 864.34 and 301.49 is: 453.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.19 : 864.34 = 301.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.19/864.34 = 301.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.19x = 864.34 × 301.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.19x = 260,589.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,589.87/575.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.05

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