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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.81, 865.72 and 303.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.81, 865.72 and 303.10 is: 454.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.81 : 865.72 = 303.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.81/865.72 = 303.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.81x = 865.72 × 303.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.81x = 262,399.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,399.73/576.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.92

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