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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.72, 864.72 and 302.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.72, 864.72 and 302.64 is: 453.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.72 : 864.72 = 302.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.72/864.72 = 302.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.72x = 864.72 × 302.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.72x = 261,698.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,698.86/576.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.77

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