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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.92, 857.86 and 450.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.92, 857.86 and 450.82 is: 676.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.92 : 857.86 = 450.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.92/857.86 = 450.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.92x = 857.86 × 450.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.92x = 386,740.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,740.45/571.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.21

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