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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.98, 865.94 and 303.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.98, 865.94 and 303.24 is: 455.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.98 : 865.94 = 303.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.98/865.94 = 303.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.98x = 865.94 × 303.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.98x = 262,581.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,581.80/576.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.10

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