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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.31, 863.47 and 301.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.31, 863.47 and 301.60 is: 452.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.31 : 863.47 = 301.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.31/863.47 = 301.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.31x = 863.47 × 301.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.31x = 260,416.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,416.73/575.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.65

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