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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.79, 866.92 and 304.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.79, 866.92 and 304.12 is: 456.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.79 : 866.92 = 304.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.79/866.92 = 304.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.79x = 866.92 × 304.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.79x = 263,647.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,647.71/577.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.30

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