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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.57, 865.02 and 302.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.57, 865.02 and 302.62 is: 454.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.57 : 865.02 = 302.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.57/865.02 = 302.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.57x = 865.02 × 302.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.57x = 261,772.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,772.35/576.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.02

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