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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.82, 865.62 and 303.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.82, 865.62 and 303.11 is: 454.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.82 : 865.62 = 303.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.82/865.62 = 303.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.82x = 865.62 × 303.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.82x = 262,377.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,377.00/576.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.87

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