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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.67, 864.59 and 299.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.67, 864.59 and 299.11 is: 448.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.67 : 864.59 = 299.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.67/864.59 = 299.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.67x = 864.59 × 299.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.67x = 258,607.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,607.51/576.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.45

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