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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.53, 864.99 and 302.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.53, 864.99 and 302.61 is: 454.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.53 : 864.99 = 302.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.53/864.99 = 302.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.53x = 864.99 × 302.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.53x = 261,754.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,754.62/576.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.02

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