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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.92, 787.52 and 454.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.92, 787.52 and 454.40 is: 627.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.92 : 787.52 = 454.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.92/787.52 = 454.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.92x = 787.52 × 454.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.92x = 357,849.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,849.09/569.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.89

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