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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.75, 788.10 and 451.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.75, 788.10 and 451.92 is: 622.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.75 : 788.10 = 451.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.75/788.10 = 451.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.75x = 788.10 × 451.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.75x = 356,158.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,158.15/571.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.93

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