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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.54, 864.48 and 302.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.54, 864.48 and 302.88 is: 454.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.54 : 864.48 = 302.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.54/864.48 = 302.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.54x = 864.48 × 302.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.54x = 261,833.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,833.70/576.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.15

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