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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.70, 864.69 and 302.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.70, 864.69 and 302.89 is: 454.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.70 : 864.69 = 302.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.70/864.69 = 302.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.70x = 864.69 × 302.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.70x = 261,905.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,905.95/576.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.15

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