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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.04, 865.81 and 303.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.04, 865.81 and 303.07 is: 454.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.04 : 865.81 = 303.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.04/865.81 = 303.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.04x = 865.81 × 303.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.04x = 262,399.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,399.63/577.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.73

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