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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.68, 864.97 and 299.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.68, 864.97 and 299.03 is: 448.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.68 : 864.97 = 299.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.68/864.97 = 299.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.68x = 864.97 × 299.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.68x = 258,649.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,649.01/576.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.51

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