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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.90, 865.10 and 302.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.90, 865.10 and 302.40 is: 453.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.90 : 865.10 = 302.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.90/865.10 = 302.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.90x = 865.10 × 302.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.90x = 261,604.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,604.73/576.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.47

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