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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.84, 866.48 and 303.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.84, 866.48 and 303.52 is: 455.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.84 : 866.48 = 303.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.84/866.48 = 303.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.84x = 866.48 × 303.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.84x = 262,994.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,994.01/577.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.13

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