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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.66, 866.94 and 303.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.66, 866.94 and 303.88 is: 456.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.66 : 866.94 = 303.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.66/866.94 = 303.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.66x = 866.94 × 303.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.66x = 263,445.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,445.73/577.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.06

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