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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.83, 865.50 and 302.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.83, 865.50 and 302.86 is: 454.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.83 : 865.50 = 302.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.83/865.50 = 302.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.83x = 865.50 × 302.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.83x = 262,121.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,121.00/576.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.42

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