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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.40, 864.84 and 302.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.40, 864.84 and 302.67 is: 454.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.40 : 864.84 = 302.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.40/864.84 = 302.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.40x = 864.84 × 302.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.40x = 261,761.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,761.12/576.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.13

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