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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.15, 864.59 and 302.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.15, 864.59 and 302.44 is: 453.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.15 : 864.59 = 302.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.15/864.59 = 302.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.15x = 864.59 × 302.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.15x = 261,486.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,486.60/576.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.85

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