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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.04, 865.08 and 302.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.04, 865.08 and 302.85 is: 454.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.04 : 865.08 = 302.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.04/865.08 = 302.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.04x = 865.08 × 302.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.04x = 261,989.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,989.48/577.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.03

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