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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.18, 864.22 and 302.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.18, 864.22 and 302.69 is: 453.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.18 : 864.22 = 302.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.18/864.22 = 302.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.18x = 864.22 × 302.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.18x = 261,593.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,593.67/577.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.23

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