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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.64, 864.72 and 302.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.64, 864.72 and 302.08 is: 452.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.64 : 864.72 = 302.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.64/864.72 = 302.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.64x = 864.72 × 302.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.64x = 261,214.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,214.62/576.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.99

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