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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.51, 788.23 and 453.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.51, 788.23 and 453.35 is: 625.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.51 : 788.23 = 453.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.51/788.23 = 453.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.51x = 788.23 × 453.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.51x = 357,342.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,342.17/571.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.26

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