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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.16, 866.34 and 303.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.16, 866.34 and 303.46 is: 455.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.16 : 866.34 = 303.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.16/866.34 = 303.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.16x = 866.34 × 303.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.16x = 262,899.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,899.54/577.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.51

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