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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.04, 866.19 and 303.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.04, 866.19 and 303.06 is: 454.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.04 : 866.19 = 303.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.04/866.19 = 303.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.04x = 866.19 × 303.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.04x = 262,507.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,507.05/577.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.92

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