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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.82, 863.71 and 301.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.82, 863.71 and 301.91 is: 452.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.82 : 863.71 = 301.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.82/863.71 = 301.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.82x = 863.71 × 301.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.82x = 260,757.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,757.61/575.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.85

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