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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.31, 858.87 and 451.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.31, 858.87 and 451.02 is: 678.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.31 : 858.87 = 451.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.31/858.87 = 451.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.31x = 858.87 × 451.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.31x = 387,367.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,367.55/571.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678.04

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