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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.81, 864.22 and 302.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.81, 864.22 and 302.10 is: 453.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.81 : 864.22 = 302.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.81/864.22 = 302.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.81x = 864.22 × 302.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.81x = 261,075.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,075.03/575.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.40

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