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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.77, 865.49 and 302.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.77, 865.49 and 302.94 is: 454.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.77 : 865.49 = 302.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.77/865.49 = 302.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.77x = 865.49 × 302.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.77x = 262,190.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,190.03/576.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.59

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