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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.92, 867.13 and 303.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.92, 867.13 and 303.94 is: 456.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.92 : 867.13 = 303.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.92/867.13 = 303.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.92x = 867.13 × 303.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.92x = 263,555.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,555.49/577.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.04

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