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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571, 787.26 and 454.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571, 787.26 and 454.36 is: 626.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571 : 787.26 = 454.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571/787.26 = 454.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571x = 787.26 × 454.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571x = 357,699.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,699.45/571
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.44

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