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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.06, 865.29 and 302.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.06, 865.29 and 302.47 is: 453.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.06 : 865.29 = 302.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.06/865.29 = 302.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.06x = 865.29 × 302.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.06x = 261,724.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,724.27/577.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.55

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