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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.49, 864.84 and 302.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.49, 864.84 and 302.53 is: 453.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.49 : 864.84 = 302.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.49/864.84 = 302.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.49x = 864.84 × 302.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.49x = 261,640.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,640.05/576.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.85

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