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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.77, 864.92 and 303.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.77, 864.92 and 303.09 is: 454.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.77 : 864.92 = 303.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.77/864.92 = 303.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.77x = 864.92 × 303.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.77x = 262,148.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,148.60/576.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.51

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