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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.78, 862.89 and 301.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.78, 862.89 and 301.79 is: 452.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.78 : 862.89 = 301.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.78/862.89 = 301.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.78x = 862.89 × 301.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.78x = 260,407.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,407.26/575.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.27

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