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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.77, 864.03 and 302.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.77, 864.03 and 302.20 is: 452.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.77 : 864.03 = 302.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.77/864.03 = 302.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.77x = 864.03 × 302.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.77x = 261,108.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,108.84/576.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.71

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