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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.30, 864.60 and 302.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.30, 864.60 and 302.32 is: 453.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.30 : 864.60 = 302.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.30/864.60 = 302.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.30x = 864.60 × 302.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.30x = 261,383.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,383.71/576.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.55

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