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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.15, 863.86 and 302.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.15, 863.86 and 302.87 is: 453.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.15 : 863.86 = 302.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.15/863.86 = 302.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.15x = 863.86 × 302.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.15x = 261,637.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,637.28/577.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.33

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