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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.28, 864.78 and 302.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.28, 864.78 and 302.57 is: 454.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.28 : 864.78 = 302.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.28/864.78 = 302.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.28x = 864.78 × 302.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.28x = 261,654.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,654.27/576.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.04

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