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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.30, 865.17 and 302.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.30, 865.17 and 302.86 is: 453.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.30 : 865.17 = 302.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.30/865.17 = 302.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.30x = 865.17 × 302.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.30x = 262,025.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,025.39/577.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.88

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