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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.99, 864.81 and 303.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.99, 864.81 and 303.21 is: 454.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.99 : 864.81 = 303.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.99/864.81 = 303.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.99x = 864.81 × 303.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.99x = 262,219.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,219.04/576.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.46

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