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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.15, 866.01 and 303.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.15, 866.01 and 303.46 is: 455.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.15 : 866.01 = 303.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.15/866.01 = 303.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.15x = 866.01 × 303.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.15x = 262,799.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,799.39/577.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.34

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