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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.05, 787.82 and 453.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.05, 787.82 and 453.05 is: 625.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.05 : 787.82 = 453.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.05/787.82 = 453.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.05x = 787.82 × 453.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.05x = 356,915.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,915.65/571.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.02

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