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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.75, 786.72 and 450.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.75, 786.72 and 450.92 is: 621.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.75 : 786.72 = 450.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.75/786.72 = 450.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.75x = 786.72 × 450.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.75x = 354,743.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,743.85/570.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.54

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