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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.33, 864.75 and 302.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.33, 864.75 and 302.36 is: 453.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.33 : 864.75 = 302.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.33/864.75 = 302.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.33x = 864.75 × 302.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.33x = 261,463.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,463.67/576.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.67

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