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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.68, 859.43 and 451.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.68, 859.43 and 451.40 is: 678.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.68 : 859.43 = 451.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.68/859.43 = 451.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.68x = 859.43 × 451.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.68x = 387,943.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,943.53/571.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678.60

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