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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.27, 864.17 and 302.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.27, 864.17 and 302.59 is: 453.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.27 : 864.17 = 302.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.27/864.17 = 302.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.27x = 864.17 × 302.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.27x = 261,489.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,489.20/576.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.76

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