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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.50, 864.78 and 302.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.50, 864.78 and 302.67 is: 454.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.50 : 864.78 = 302.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.50/864.78 = 302.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.50x = 864.78 × 302.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.50x = 261,741.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,741.83/576.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.02

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