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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.27, 864.99 and 302.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.27, 864.99 and 302.31 is: 453.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.27 : 864.99 = 302.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.27/864.99 = 302.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.27x = 864.99 × 302.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.27x = 261,495.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,495.13/576.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.77

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