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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.19, 864.57 and 302.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.19, 864.57 and 302.50 is: 453.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.19 : 864.57 = 302.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.19/864.57 = 302.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.19x = 864.57 × 302.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.19x = 261,532.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,532.43/576.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.90

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