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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.53, 851.51 and 458.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.53, 851.51 and 458.85 is: 688.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.53 : 851.51 = 458.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.53/851.51 = 458.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.53x = 851.51 × 458.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.53x = 390,717.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,717.98/567.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688.45

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