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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.71, 787.33 and 452.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.71, 787.33 and 452.73 is: 624.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.71 : 787.33 = 452.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.71/787.33 = 452.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.71x = 787.33 × 452.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.71x = 356,445.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,445.65/570.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.57

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