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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.46, 862.74 and 301.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.46, 862.74 and 301.38 is: 451.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.46 : 862.74 = 301.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.46/862.74 = 301.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.46x = 862.74 × 301.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.46x = 260,012.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,012.58/575.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.83

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