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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.79, 865.42 and 303.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.79, 865.42 and 303.12 is: 454.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.79 : 865.42 = 303.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.79/865.42 = 303.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.79x = 865.42 × 303.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.79x = 262,325.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,325.35/576.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.80

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