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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.06, 864.56 and 302.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.06, 864.56 and 302.40 is: 453.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.06 : 864.56 = 302.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.06/864.56 = 302.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.06x = 864.56 × 302.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.06x = 261,442.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,442.94/576.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.85

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