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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.61, 862.65 and 301.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.61, 862.65 and 301.14 is: 451.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.61 : 862.65 = 301.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.61/862.65 = 301.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.61x = 862.65 × 301.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.61x = 259,778.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,778.42/575.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.31

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