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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.91, 865.32 and 303.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.91, 865.32 and 303.42 is: 454.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.91 : 865.32 = 303.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.91/865.32 = 303.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.91x = 865.32 × 303.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.91x = 262,557.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,557.50/577.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.32

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