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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.18, 865.92 and 303.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.18, 865.92 and 303.19 is: 454.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.18 : 865.92 = 303.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.18/865.92 = 303.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.18x = 865.92 × 303.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.18x = 262,538.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,538.28/577.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.86

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