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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.87, 864.96 and 303.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.87, 864.96 and 303.58 is: 454.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.87 : 864.96 = 303.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.87/864.96 = 303.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.87x = 864.96 × 303.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.87x = 262,584.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,584.56/577.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.40

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