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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.41, 864.84 and 302.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.41, 864.84 and 302.68 is: 454.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.41 : 864.84 = 302.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.41/864.84 = 302.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.41x = 864.84 × 302.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.41x = 261,765.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,765.45/576.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.13

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