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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.05, 864.34 and 302.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.05, 864.34 and 302.08 is: 453.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.05 : 864.34 = 302.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.05/864.34 = 302.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.05x = 864.34 × 302.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.05x = 261,098.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,098.32/576.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.26

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