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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.44, 865.98 and 303.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.44, 865.98 and 303.30 is: 454.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.44 : 865.98 = 303.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.44/865.98 = 303.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.44x = 865.98 × 303.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.44x = 262,651.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,651.73/577.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.86

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